MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,733 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear both axle beam bush worn.
both headlamps slightly frosty
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear both axle beam bush worn.
both headlamps slightly frosty
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
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SJ54 AZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SJ54 AZU, 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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SJ54 AZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 September 2004.
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