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KR54 FSE

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,210 mi
Last recorded70,210 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a59,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 FSE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 64,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 64,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 60,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light when flashing (film has peeled off the bulb) (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre perishing / cracking in the tread

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable corded in the middle (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking in the tread

Offside Front tyre perishing / cracking in the tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing / cracking in the tread

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad low

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad low

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2015 60,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake pad low

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad low

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

rear subframe and rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

rear subframe and rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,501 miles

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

coolant hose rubbing on o/s/f steering rack gaiter

rear subframe and rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,352 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,133 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 34,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,874 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,792 miles

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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KR54 FSE is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR54 FSE, 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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KR54 FSE is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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