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LA05 ACZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,820 mi
Last recorded206,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 ACZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 206,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 42,496 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,460 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,465 miles

FRONT WINDOWS HAVE A DARK TINT

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT WINDOWS HAVE A DARK TINT

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,441 miles

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

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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LA05 ACZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LA05 ACZ, 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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LA05 ACZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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