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KH57 HME

2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Pink Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto56,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 HME
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Year2007
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 68,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,666 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 63,529 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,569 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,991 miles

engine management light on

front tyres cracking/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

slight play in anti roll bar drop links

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,227 miles

front tyres perished on side walls

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust mount broken

tyres valves splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,494 miles

engine mount deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,348 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

tyres perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 45,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded/worn

tyres perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,582 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 25,582 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

Based on 1,628 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
position lamp(s) not working 21
Stop lamp not working 19
coil spring broken 17
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KH57 HME is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto in Pink with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,419 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KH57 HME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KH57 HME is a 2007 Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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