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HJ07 KXO

2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 KXO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,002 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,598 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 70,598 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 61,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front seat belts significantly twisted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,214 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,496 miles

rear engine / gearbox mount weak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,496 miles

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

rear engine / gearbox mount weak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,514 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,488 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both seatbelts twisted

Pass 1 May 2014 48,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,296 miles

Front number plate stuck on top of another plate

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

Rear number plate stuck on top of another plate

Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate stuck on top of another plate

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

Rear number plate stuck on top of another plate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,724 miles

New number plate stuck over the top of old number plate front and rear

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,448 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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HJ07 KXO is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ07 KXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ07 KXO is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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