MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has very slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminating (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel arch has slight damage
o/s head light has slight pattern distortion
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake discs are in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
rear tyres starting too perish on outer sidewalls
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.
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HG05 SKF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HG05 SKF, 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 HG05 SKF registered?
HG05 SKF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 15 August 2005.
Is HG05 SKF safe to buy?
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