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KS05 FWD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 FWD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread on inner and outer edges

Offside Front low on tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pads 2/3rds worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,963 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 100,943 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central mirror missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,621 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,621 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,580 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,580 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,884 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 35,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,674 miles

Front wipers slightly smering

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 6,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KS05 FWD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS05 FWD, 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 KS05 FWD registered?

KS05 FWD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is KS05 FWD safe to buy?

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