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KU55 VJJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,402 mi
Last recorded120,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VJJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre stop light not connected

h/lamp lenses dull

rear axle bushes splitting slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2019 117,937 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

h/lamp lenses dull

rear axle bushes splitting slightly

Pass 29 May 2018 115,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering o/s

Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,785 miles

Horn deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,785 miles

Horn deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 101,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2013 71,819 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,200 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,672 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver 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 VJJ, 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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KU55 VJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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