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GP55 WGD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,832 mi
Last recorded55,832 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WGD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,057 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 34,057 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 25,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,920 miles

N/S/R Tyre on 1.6 mm would advise early replacement

Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,321 miles

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

rear tyres tread split but not to canvas

Fail 25 Nov 2013 16,315 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear tyres tread split but not to canvas

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,638 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,190 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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GP55 WGD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 WGD, 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 GP55 WGD registered?

GP55 WGD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GP55 WGD safe to buy?

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