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AP05 TFA

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,812 mi
Last recorded137,812 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TFA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,812 miles

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/s door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low / tread miss-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear frame / axel front mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/s door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low / badly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low / tread miss-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear frame / axel front mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,535 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 121,535 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,495 miles

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low / worn on inner edge of tread / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low / worn on inner edge of tread / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on front & rear brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,373 miles

Front headlamps lightly glazed - dip beam patterns just legible

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,346 miles

offside dip beam headlamp loosing its light intensity

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,000 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,348 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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AP05 TFA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AP05 TFA, 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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AP05 TFA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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