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KJ05 ZJE

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,776 mi
Last recorded68,776 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZJE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,776 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jun 2019 68,776 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 64,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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. registration plate light dim

Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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. registration plate light dim

Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,837 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,315 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and nail on edge

Offside rear tyre cracking in thread and small cut outer wall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,448 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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KJ05 ZJE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJ05 ZJE, 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 KJ05 ZJE registered?

KJ05 ZJE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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