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AV55 HGO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,890 mi
Last recorded128,890 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HGO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 112,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 104,485 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror broken

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2014 104,485 miles

n/s mirror broken

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2013 94,009 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 94,009 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 2 May 2012 82,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 69,705 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 3 May 2011 69,705 miles

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,743 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 HGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV55 HGO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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