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KY54 YRC

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YRC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 111,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,710 miles

Nearside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,131 miles

rear bumper damaged

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 102,129 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,144 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,806 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,778 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,206 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2011 60,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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KY54 YRC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KY54 YRC, 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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KY54 YRC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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