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KW05 WLR

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 WLR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,526 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 98,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 92,531 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 92,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,791 miles

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

Nearside rear reflector small piece missing

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,788 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear reflector small piece missing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,692 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,231 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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KW05 WLR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW05 WLR, 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 KW05 WLR registered?

KW05 WLR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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