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AY55 ZLU

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZLU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,575 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,754 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 82,694 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,467 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 81,467 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 79,602 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,662 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,502 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,809 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,193 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,080 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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AY55 ZLU is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 ZLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY55 ZLU registered?

AY55 ZLU is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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