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GY55 YHL

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YHL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 120,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been sat for along time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 120,419 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been sat for along time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 119,200 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorating inside (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside beam image a bit hazy

Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,576 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 93,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,685 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,367 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,367 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,791 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,791 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,068 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GY55 YHL 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 63.6%.

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 GY55 YHL, 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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GY55 YHL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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