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YA05 ABV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,943 mi
Last recorded66,943 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ABV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 60,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 54,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 54,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,305 miles

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 28 Mar 2014 38,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,162 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,028 miles

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

drivers wiper worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

drivers wiper worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,233 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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YA05 ABV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA05 ABV, 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 YA05 ABV registered?

YA05 ABV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is YA05 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 ABV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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