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WF05 EWB

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 EWB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 112,781 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,047 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 91,440 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,395 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2013 57,667 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,876 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,876 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,384 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,092 miles

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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WF05 EWB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WF05 EWB, 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 WF05 EWB registered?

WF05 EWB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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