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AES 203T

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 203T
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Head lamp lens deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Head lamp lens deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,772 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,410 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,613 miles

nsr tyre perished and cracked 205/4516

Fail 12 Oct 2013 61,613 miles

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

nsr tyre perished and cracked 205/4516

Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

all 4 tyres showing age cracks

Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,364 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

all 4 tyres showing age cracks

Pass 28 May 2010 27,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 21,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,906 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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AES 203T is a 2005 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 58.8%.

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 AES 203T, 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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What year was AES 203T registered?

AES 203T is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AES 203T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 203T shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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