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HT54 EWN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,760 mi
Last recorded101,760 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 EWN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,760 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 94,611 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 94,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding in places

front brake disc's wearing a lip

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,130 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,503 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,878 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,556 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 26,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,947 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

Large wear lip on front brake discs

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HT54 EWN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT54 EWN, 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 HT54 EWN registered?

HT54 EWN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is HT54 EWN safe to buy?

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