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DG55 YGV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,897 mi
Last recorded114,897 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YGV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 113,787 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 113,787 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))

Pass 4 May 2021 109,415 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 109,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 106,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 106,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,474 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 94,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 77,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,255 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,380 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YGV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

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