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SR05 CCU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CCU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 137,518 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,512 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,020 miles

windscreen has slight damage outwith swept area

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,265 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside headlamp beam output slightly reduced

Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside headlamp beam output slightly reduced

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,214 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front & rear inner brake pads appear low & may require further examination

Fail 1 Jul 2010 39,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front & rear inner brake pads appear low & may require further examination

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,620 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2009 32,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,895 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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 CCU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SR05 CCU, 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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SR05 CCU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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