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KN05 OOW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OOW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 120,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear service brake slight low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 118,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,791 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,706 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 97,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 87,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 77,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,821 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear axle bush perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,347 miles

offside rear axle bush perished

Fail 18 Apr 2014 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 58,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,956 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,956 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,066 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 27,066 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 26,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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KN05 OOW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KN05 OOW, 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 KN05 OOW registered?

KN05 OOW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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