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SW54 AZU

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,000 mi
Last recorded14,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 AZU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 14,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 14,000 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,133 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 47,131 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 46,679 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 44,670 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,857 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 43,852 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 41,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front suspension arms corroded at ball joints

Pass 2 May 2018 39,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 May 2017 38,641 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2016 37,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,965 miles

rear discs slightly corroded on surface

Fail 14 May 2014 34,495 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slightly split

Pass 14 May 2014 34,495 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly split

Pass 7 May 2013 32,397 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,396 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,572 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,399 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,547 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,212 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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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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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?

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