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KP55 XJW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,995 mi
Last recorded116,995 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,995 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' interior rear view mirror items (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated on instrument display

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust cracked outer skin

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,274 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,129 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 52,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,056 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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KP55 XJW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KP55 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

KP55 XJW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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