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NL54 BZD

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 BZD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes covered in grease

nsr shocker casing corroding

osr shocker casing corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2024 52,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes covered in grease

nsr shocker casing corroding

osr shocker casing corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring badly corroded ok for now

Nearside Rear shocker badly corroded ok for now

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring badly corroded ok for now

Offside Rear shocker badly corroded ok for now

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

small oil leak from the engine ,ok for now

Fail 21 Sep 2023 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring badly corroded ok for now

Nearside Rear shocker badly corroded ok for now

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring badly corroded ok for now

Offside Rear shocker badly corroded ok for now

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

small oil leak from the engine ,ok for now

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,994 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker getting badly corroded ,will need attention shortly

Nearside side of car has damage ,on sharp edges will need attention

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker getting badly corroded ,will need attention shortly

all steel brake pipes covered in grease ,unable to test

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both shock obsorber outter casing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 48,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both shock obsorber outter casing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,672 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 46,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside handbrake performance low

Offside Rear caliper not returning to park fully

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 34,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,337 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 30,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,710 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,821
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Registration plate lamp not working 409
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 337
Stop lamp not working 237
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NL54 BZD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 71,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pulse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL54 BZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pulse typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Pulse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL54 BZD is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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