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WN05 EDR

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EDR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted/scored

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted/scored

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,952 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight bind in o/s/r brake

Fail 12 Apr 2013 62,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight bind in o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,692 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,455 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,455 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,569 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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WN05 EDR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WN05 EDR, 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 WN05 EDR registered?

WN05 EDR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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