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RE54 JCO

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 JCO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,004 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,004 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working When side lights on (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,484 miles

advise nearside front windscreen damaged but not within drivers view of the road !!

Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside front windscreen damaged but not within drivers view of the road !!

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,378 miles

ADVISE All front heaf light lenses discolouring starting to affect head light beam patterns and brightness.

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 60,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,836 miles

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

both front wipers smearing close to limit

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2010 46,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,973 miles

front discs and pads worn

slight oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2009 38,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs and pads worn

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,183 miles

exhuast corroded

slight dampness around both rear shock absorbers

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,509 miles

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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RE54 JCO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE54 JCO, 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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What year was RE54 JCO registered?

RE54 JCO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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