MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
high level stop light some bulbs not working
nearside rear brake discs corroded outer face
offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars
rear brake pads getting low
offside rear tyre close to the wear bars
some of the high level brake light bulbs not working
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs slightly worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
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AY05 ADX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AY05 ADX, 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 AY05 ADX registered?
AY05 ADX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 22 July 2005.
Is AY05 ADX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY05 ADX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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