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ND05 DJK

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,758 mi
Last recorded152,758 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 DJK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at joint with back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak small oil leak near sump ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 150,812 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 150,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 139,909 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 139,909 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 119,043 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,590 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Polly V drive belt deteriorated

air bag light is illuminated

suspect front tracking out of alignment

Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Polly V drive belt deteriorated

air bag light is illuminated

suspect front tracking out of alignment

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,432 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 74,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,915 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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ND05 DJK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ND05 DJK, 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 ND05 DJK registered?

ND05 DJK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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