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R700 JSS

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,452 mi
Last recorded112,452 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 JSS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,351 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2015 99,485 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2015 99,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres small cuts to sidewalls

rear axle bushes poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,004 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres small cuts to sidewalls

rear axle bushes poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2013

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013
Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,655 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,273 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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R700 JSS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R700 JSS, 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 R700 JSS registered?

R700 JSS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is R700 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 JSS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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