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YS54 DTX

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,469 mi
Last recorded127,469 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DTX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,469 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 127,467 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlight poor image

general corrosion to o/s chassis

o/s/f & n/s/r back plates badly corroded

rear axle main support bushes worn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 117,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlight poor image

general corrosion to o/s chassis

o/s/f & n/s/r back plates badly corroded

rear axle main support bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,413 miles

headlamps just in aim

items removed from driver's view

Fail 7 Nov 2015 102,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

headlamps just in aim

items removed from driver's view

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 97,622 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,699 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,017 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 82,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front indicator lense broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,980 miles

front number plate crack but still able to read

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and dot code 04

Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate crack but still able to read

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and dot code 04

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,195 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,202 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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YS54 DTX 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 62.5%.

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 YS54 DTX, 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 YS54 DTX registered?

YS54 DTX is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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