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GF55 EXD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EXD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,061 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 69,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 66,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,317 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,347 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 37,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,374 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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GF55 EXD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF55 EXD, 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

How do I check the history of GF55 EXD?

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What year was GF55 EXD registered?

GF55 EXD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 EXD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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