MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perishing on s/walls/nail n/s/r tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
various body damage
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
various body damage
rear discs heavily pitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear discs heavily pitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs pitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear discs pitted
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU05 SFE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 KU05 SFE, 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 KU05 SFE registered?
KU05 SFE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 March 2005.
Is KU05 SFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU05 SFE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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