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YS05 UYG

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UYG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,513 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,642 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,336 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,580 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,742 miles

boot full not allowing for full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,727 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 15 Jul 2008 5,240 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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YS05 UYG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS05 UYG, 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 YS05 UYG registered?

YS05 UYG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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