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KU05 SEO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,822 mi
Last recorded108,822 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 SEO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,822 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2017 108,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leao

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,396 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 100,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,201 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,200 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2009 56,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,946 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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KU05 SEO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU05 SEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU05 SEO?

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What year was KU05 SEO registered?

KU05 SEO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is KU05 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 SEO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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