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WJ54 WCL

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,901 mi
Last recorded100,901 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WCL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 92,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 92,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlight lens deteriorated

slight movement in offside front drop link

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,550 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Gear selection stiff

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Gear selection stiff

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,301 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2014 73,301 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,802 miles

engine oil leak ??

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

gear change very stiff in operation

handbrake release button missing but can still be operated o/k

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2013 68,802 miles

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

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

engine oil leak ??

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

gear change very stiff in operation

handbrake release button missing but can still be operated o/k

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,712 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre stop light has 2 led bulbs out

rear number plate is slightly faded

small lip on the front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both the front brake discs are worn

small led bulb is out on the centre stop light

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,689 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,721 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)

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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WJ54 WCL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ54 WCL, 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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WJ54 WCL is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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