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RJ54 MKC

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 MKC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,316 miles

Front pads 2/3 worn.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has slow puncture.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 97,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front pads 2/3 worn.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre has slow puncture.

Windscreen washer not working NO FLUID (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,944 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing Door indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,454 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level. (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 84,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not ' pay out ' (5.2.5b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level. (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 76,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,417 miles

2x sections of rear centre stop lamp inop

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,238 miles

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

sevice light is on dash indicating a service is due

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,040 miles

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 15 Sep 2008 25,040 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,171 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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RJ54 MKC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ54 MKC, 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 RJ54 MKC registered?

RJ54 MKC is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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