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KJ05 ZJY

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZJY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass missing

high level stop lamp 50% not working

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,461 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 82,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,251 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres shoulders worn thin.

Nearside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

Offside Rear brake pads worn very thin.

number plate light dim.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,763 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,763 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,281 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,071 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disks slightly worn and groved

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,071 miles

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

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)

front brake disks slightly worn and groved

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,477 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,295 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,561 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 ZJY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KJ05 ZJY, 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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KJ05 ZJY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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