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YJ55 HYW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HYW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 103,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,799 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,795 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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YJ55 HYW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ55 HYW, 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 YJ55 HYW registered?

YJ55 HYW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YJ55 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 HYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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