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KV55 LHC

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LHC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 May 2019 108,709 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,530 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,783 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 74,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,687 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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KV55 LHC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KV55 LHC, 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 KV55 LHC registered?

KV55 LHC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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