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KY55 HDZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,539 mi
Last recorded115,539 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HDZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,006 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,199 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 105,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,891 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Rear parking brake effort on min, 16%

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,148 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,656 miles

Front wiperblades deteriorating

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,656 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wiperblades deteriorating

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,120 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Sep 2012 63,120 miles

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

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,009 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,207 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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KY55 HDZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KY55 HDZ, 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 KY55 HDZ registered?

KY55 HDZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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