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AY55 ZMV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,387 mi
Last recorded51,387 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZMV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,162 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,912 miles

Offside Rear cracks on tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,197 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 37,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

cracks on offside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,446 miles

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

o/s front wiperblades splitting

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,049 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,279 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,358 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 29 Dec 2010 21,358 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,335 miles

nearside front tyre low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 12,585 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 12,585 miles

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

nearside wiper starting to split

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 ZMV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

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