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YS05 YTH

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Green Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YTH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 86,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 67,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 54,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 15,943 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YTH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Green with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YS05 YTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 YTH registered?

YS05 YTH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is YS05 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 YTH shows 14 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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