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FV05 MKJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,139 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,135 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,137 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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FV05 MKJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV05 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

FV05 MKJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is FV05 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 MKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV05 MKJ have outstanding finance?

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