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YE05 NKW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 NKW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,665 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 119,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 113,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,842 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cuts to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2013 93,387 miles

1,Small cracks in offside rear tyre tread/wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 88,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,448 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,848 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 47,310 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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YE05 NKW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE05 NKW, 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 YE05 NKW registered?

YE05 NKW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YE05 NKW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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