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AV55 HGN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,353 mi
Last recorded151,353 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HGN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 151,353 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 145,276 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 145,276 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 143,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 143,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 121,198 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 121,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,498 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,666 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,666 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,925 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,217 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,264 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,565 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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AV55 HGN is a 2005 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 68.8%.

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 AV55 HGN, 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 AV55 HGN registered?

AV55 HGN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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