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DG05 LLN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,351 mi
Last recorded80,351 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LLN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,351 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,187 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 3 Jun 2016 56,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,310 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,731 miles

all four discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 33,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

all four discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,741 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 25,741 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 18,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,945 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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DG05 LLN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG05 LLN, 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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DG05 LLN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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