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AY05 ADX

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ADX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 122,266 miles

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 122,266 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,107 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 120,107 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,553 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,974 miles

offside rear tyre close to the wear bars

some of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,457 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,457 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,600 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 53,181 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 53,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,010 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,926 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,164 miles

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

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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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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