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KR05 DDJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,232 mi
Last recorded163,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 DDJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 163,232 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 163,232 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 151,489 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 142,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,806 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 135,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 129,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 129,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,572 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 120,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 120,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 111,551 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,868 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 91,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,505 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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KR05 DDJ 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 KR05 DDJ, 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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KR05 DDJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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