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PK54 GNU

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,553 mi
Last recorded73,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 GNU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured outer edge wheel rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 62,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 62,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 59,431 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 56,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,570 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,570 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,434 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,322 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,734 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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PK54 GNU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK54 GNU, 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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PK54 GNU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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