MOT Status
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14,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
both front suspension arms corroded at ball joints
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sump corroded and slightly porous.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (3.5.1i)
rear discs slightly corroded on surface
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear axle bushes slightly split
both rear axle bushes slightly split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PART OF CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.
R/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
R/H/F INDICATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
SCRATCH AT L/H/R QUARTER PANEL.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT FRONT.
ONE SEGMENT AT CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
L/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW.
SMALL CUT IN L/H/R TYRE OUTER WALL.
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
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SW54 AZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SW54 AZU, 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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How do I check the history of SW54 AZU?
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What year was SW54 AZU registered?
SW54 AZU is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 10 December 2004.
Is SW54 AZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW54 AZU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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