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EJ55 NDE

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,832 mi
Last recorded123,832 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NDE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 116,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,899 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,131 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 101,915 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

driver seat base cushion worn

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,729 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,553 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BOTH (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 80,252 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,013 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,255 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,884 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 57,878 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,748 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front window will not go up

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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EJ55 NDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ55 NDE, 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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EJ55 NDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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