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YF05 LSZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LSZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 122,384 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Jun 2018 122,384 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Feb 2017 109,873 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,594 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,518 miles

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

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 28 May 2008 17,046 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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YF05 LSZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF05 LSZ, 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 YF05 LSZ registered?

YF05 LSZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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