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HG05 SKF

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SKF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 73,255 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 73,255 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 73,252 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has very slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,205 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,205 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,428 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 61,428 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 46,382 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,945 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,842 miles

rear tyres starting too perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 20,151 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,020 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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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.

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