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HG05 SKV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SKV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,352 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

h/lamp lenses discoloured

temp screw type fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,298 miles

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))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2024 89,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing low and perished

headlamp lenses discoloured

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lenses discolouring

temp fuel cap missing

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,639 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,639 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,993 miles

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,728 miles

chips in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 23 May 2019 71,662 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chips in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 22 May 2018 66,266 miles

all wiper blades weak

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres wearing low and sidewalls splitting

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow manifold area

headlamp lenses discoloured

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2017 61,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 24 May 2016 56,021 miles

both front tyres wearing low

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 24 May 2016 56,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 12 May 2015 52,940 miles

interior mirror loose

Fail 12 May 2015 52,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

interior mirror loose

Fail 10 May 2014 48,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 48,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 44,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 40,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 36,170 miles

Front brake disc has slight lip

Slight exhaut blow on rear join

both rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 15 May 2010 30,755 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 24,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 18,830 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 SKV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HG05 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

HG05 SKV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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