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AY55 ZKU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZKU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 81,000 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Nearside Front tyre presihed

Offside Front tyre presihed

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,816 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,338 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,193 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,692 miles

advise- fronmt tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AY55 ZKU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY55 ZKU, 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 AY55 ZKU registered?

AY55 ZKU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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