CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM05 CYX

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 CYX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
View full Smart Forfour Pulse reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 124,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,642 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2014 96,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,929 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,332 miles

N/S MAIN BEAM OUTPUT BECOMING POOR.

O/S DIP PATTERN POOR.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,113 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,113 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 39,336 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,336 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,519 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2008 36,519 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall

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
Full Smart Forfour Pulse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KM05 CYX 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 58.8%.

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 KM05 CYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM05 CYX?

You can check the full history of KM05 CYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM05 CYX registered?

KM05 CYX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is KM05 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 CYX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM05 CYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KM05 CYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.