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RF04 FVZ

2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on24 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

RegistrationRF04 FVZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,810 miles

Nearside Front brake hose is deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre is showing signs of age

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,283 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,185 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 63,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 53,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,061 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,885 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,730 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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RF04 FVZ is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF04 FVZ, 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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RF04 FVZ is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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