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WG05 GYD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,756 mi
Last recorded176,756 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GYD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 176,756 miles

EML light on.

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 176,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on.

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 165,824 miles

eml light on

Fail 28 Aug 2014 165,748 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 153,814 miles

eml on...clutch noise...slight play o/s/f droplink...o/s/f shock damp...nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 146,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 127,306 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 100,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 100,798 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG05 GYD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG05 GYD, 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 WG05 GYD registered?

WG05 GYD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 GYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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