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CT55 ABK

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ABK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 92,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,794 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper lose and damaged rear

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,620 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,433 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,433 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,530 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,244 miles

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,158 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 34,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,062 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 31,062 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,996 miles

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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CT55 ABK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CT55 ABK, 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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CT55 ABK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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