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MD55 HZU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HZU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,734 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished to cords 2014 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 9 May 2016 70,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,015 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MD55 HZU 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 86.7%.

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 MD55 HZU, 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 MD55 HZU registered?

MD55 HZU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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