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YP54 RYK

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 RYK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,829 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,116 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre appears to have been run at a low pressure as it has groove around sidewall

rear braking system delivers more than 50 percent light

Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dim, suspect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre appears to have been run at a low pressure as it has groove around sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,929 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,447 miles

all tyre s cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2007 2,625 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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YP54 RYK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP54 RYK, 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 YP54 RYK registered?

YP54 RYK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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