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AD55 AOW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,291 mi
Last recorded112,291 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AOW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,258 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,812 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 97,812 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers wearing

Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,802 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,802 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,473 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,875 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged and started to crack

rear tyres perishing 175/65r14

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,249 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 35,249 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,516 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)

o/s/r tyre 2mm on outside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,408 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 17,623 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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AD55 AOW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 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 AD55 AOW, 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 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pulse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD55 AOW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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