MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil level low
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil level low
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OIL LEVEL
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Obligatory mirror is cracked.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Obligatory mirror is cracked.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear number plate deteriorated.
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU55 VFP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KU55 VFP, 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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How do I check the history of KU55 VFP?
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What year was KU55 VFP registered?
KU55 VFP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 September 2005.
Is KU55 VFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU55 VFP shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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