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SO05 KVR

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,073 mi
Last recorded73,073 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KVR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 72,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,728 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 68,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slack (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various components corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slack (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper smearing

various components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,481 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,422 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,408 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 20,408 miles

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

o/s/f wheel binding on

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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SO05 KVR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SO05 KVR, 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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SO05 KVR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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