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SW04 DHF

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a59,571 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 DHF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing play

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,592 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,980 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,541 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR WIPER TORN

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres cracking and perishing on outter edges

sharp object n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010

REAR WIPER TORN

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres cracking and perishing on outter edges

sharp object n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,768 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,511 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 36,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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SW04 DHF is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,571 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW04 DHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW04 DHF is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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