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G5 HCX

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,829 mi
Last recorded97,829 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 HCX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,875 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S/F bumper slightly damaged not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S/F Bumper slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 92,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Park brake efficiency on just met {16%] It would appear that the rear brakes need adjustment or service

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

Pass 19 May 2016 86,126 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,686 miles

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

Centre Front coil spring broken not sitting correctly on lower seat (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 70,722 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 63,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,519 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,509 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,076 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,076 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 18,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

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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G5 HCX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G5 HCX, 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 G5 HCX registered?

G5 HCX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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