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DG55 YFX

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YFX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 79,117 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 79,111 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,057 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,336 miles

high level stop 1 bulb out

Fail 31 Jul 2015 50,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

high level stop 1 bulb out

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,526 miles

n/s rear outer disc face pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,048 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 43,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 13 Sep 2012 40,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,507 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,507 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,555 miles

front brake discs are corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2009 26,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,679 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 YFX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DG55 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

DG55 YFX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is DG55 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 YFX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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