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RA55 VCD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VCD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,398 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 104,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front lamps lenses tarnished

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,141 miles

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front light lenses tarnished

Pass 26 May 2017 73,662 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,167 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,660 miles

front wipers wearing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,370 miles

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

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

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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RA55 VCD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RA55 VCD, 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 RA55 VCD registered?

RA55 VCD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is RA55 VCD safe to buy?

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