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DG55 YEU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YEU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,649 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 99,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,071 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,547 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,001 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,291 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 78,285 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 74,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,739 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens faded

Nearside Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front headlight lens faded

Offside Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,226 miles

Exhaust heatshield cover broken (manifold)

Fail 6 Mar 2019 67,226 miles

Exhaust heatshield cover broken (manifold)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight aim poor

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,996 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,311 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 51,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,296 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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DG55 YEU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG55 YEU, 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 DG55 YEU registered?

DG55 YEU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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