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EA05 XFN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XFN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,055 miles

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

front lower arm balljoint gaitors perished

offside front indicator lens damage

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,659 miles

•Offside Front indicator lens is damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/zr16 @ 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front indicator lens is damaged

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

both sides front drop link ball joints are worn

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,552 miles

off side front indicator lens broken

rear brake pads low

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,066 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,976 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,068 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 13,582 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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EA05 XFN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA05 XFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 XFN registered?

EA05 XFN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is EA05 XFN safe to buy?

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