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KP55 WLD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WLD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,582 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,578 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,017 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,004 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,601 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 34,601 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

satnav holder affecting driver view

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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KP55 WLD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP55 WLD, 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 KP55 WLD registered?

KP55 WLD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is KP55 WLD safe to buy?

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