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SR05 CBU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,983 mi
Last recorded85,983 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CBU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,970 miles

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

Front subframe and suspension component corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear reinforcement panel to chassis has accidental damage, but repaired and safe at the time of test.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe and suspension component corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear reinforcement panel to chassis has accidental damage, but repaired and safe at the time of test.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,139 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,212 miles

srs light 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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SR05 CBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR05 CBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR05 CBU registered?

SR05 CBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SR05 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 CBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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