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WP05 RTV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 RTV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 69,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,609 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 65,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear/front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,014 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 28,014 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,020 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 26,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,428 miles

All four tyres are starting to crack and perish.

Heat shield on manifold is insecure.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,527 miles

ADVISE That wheel alignment be checked.

Both front tyres are perished on tread surface.

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 11,527 miles

ADVISE That wheel alignment be checked.

Both front tyres are perished on tread surface.

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,060 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 9,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper in poor condition

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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WP05 RTV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WP05 RTV, 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 WP05 RTV registered?

WP05 RTV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WP05 RTV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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