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RF55 CJZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 CJZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 102,026 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens's dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level stop light 50% working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens's dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb changed (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level stop light 50% working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,982 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,404 miles

Nearside Front brake pads incorrectly fitted but not dangerous

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks around outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,760 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,479 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,370 miles

surface corrosion to brake discs

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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RF55 CJZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF55 CJZ, 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 RF55 CJZ registered?

RF55 CJZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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