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YG54 NVA

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,116 mi
Last recorded89,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NVA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracking in tread and side wall

Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracking in tread and side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,838 miles

N/S headlight image poor . N/S/R tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,263 miles

n/s/f/tyre outer sidewall scubbed.

o/s/f/tyre cracking around outer shoulder and inside treads.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,262 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

n/s/f/tyre outer sidewall scubbed.

o/s/f/tyre cracking around outer shoulder and inside treads.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,635 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 55,635 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,736 miles

Rear tyres : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves

Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres : deteriorated / cracks in tread grooves

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,920 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,797 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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YG54 NVA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG54 NVA, 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 YG54 NVA registered?

YG54 NVA is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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