MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres cracking and perishing
Centre section of heat shield loose - Sitting on exhaust
N/S/R wheel has slight bind when rotated by hand
No oil in engine prior to testing - 2ltrs added
O/S/F indicator lens damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Strong advise (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has scratching due to damaged wiper blades - Strong advise
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Both rear tyres cracking and perishing
Centre section of heat shield loose - Sitting on exhaust
N/S/R wheel has slight bind when rotated by hand
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
No oil in engine prior to testing - 2ltrs added
O/S/F indicator lens damaged
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Strong advise (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has scratching due to damaged wiper blades - Strong advise
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both headlamps are only just showing enough light on the beam tester
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlight lenses detiorated
o/s/f mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
headlight lenses detiorated
o/s/f mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 YLK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 GL05 YLK, 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 GL05 YLK registered?
GL05 YLK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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