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FC04 NLP

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a59,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 NLP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,713 miles

Surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2021 96,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2019 95,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 94,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 87,279 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 87,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 81,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 72,039 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,039 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs corroding on inner face.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,042 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs corroding on inner face.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,500 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

floor under covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,291 miles

sill covers fitted.

under floor cover fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FC04 NLP is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FC04 NLP, 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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FC04 NLP is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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