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DA05 SKK

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,080 mi
Last recorded39,080 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SKK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,080 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 37,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 36,457 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 34,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,195 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 22,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,324 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 21,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,019 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,165 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,587 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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DA05 SKK is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 SKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA05 SKK is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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