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FV05 MKE

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,297 mi
Last recorded121,297 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MKE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,671 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 115,671 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,278 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 101,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,479 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,207 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 84,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,309 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 80,429 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,429 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,580 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,580 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 112,653 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 60,376 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise unable to open boot but rear suspension was checked via dropping rear seat backrests

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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FV05 MKE 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 54.5%.

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 FV05 MKE, 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 FV05 MKE registered?

FV05 MKE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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