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SM54 UOV

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 UOV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,595 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,432 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.50.15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,273 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge, also nail in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,275 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,241 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,633 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wiper blade fixing worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,511 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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SM54 UOV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM54 UOV, 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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SM54 UOV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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