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KU05 SHV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 SHV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 104,264 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o,s hd lamp deteriated

Fail 8 May 2017 104,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o,s hd lamp deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,084 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,067 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,610 miles

wear rear brakes

Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear rear brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 47,537 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,308 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 SHV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

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

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