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KU55 VFP

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,006 mi
Last recorded155,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VFP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,006 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

Fail 11 Jul 2019 155,006 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 145,809 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2018 145,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,075 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 May 2016 133,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 128,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 127,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 114,602 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,602 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,890 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,980 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,001 miles

Obligatory mirror is cracked.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,001 miles

Obligatory mirror is cracked.

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 29 May 2009 44,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,756 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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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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What year was KU55 VFP registered?

KU55 VFP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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