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WU55 OJR

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,472 mi
Last recorded21,472 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 OJR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 21,472 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 21,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 20,885 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 20,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 20,677 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 20,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 20,347 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 20,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 19,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,575 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 17,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,983 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 15,983 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,302 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,778 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 12,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,959 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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WU55 OJR is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU55 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU55 OJR registered?

WU55 OJR is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WU55 OJR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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