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EN05 MKP

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 MKP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 79,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front ABS sensor wiring incorrectly routed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 70,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 73,456 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 73,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 71,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,800 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,310 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 14 Dec 2010 31,612 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 31,606 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,031 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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EN05 MKP is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 EN05 MKP, 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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What year was EN05 MKP registered?

EN05 MKP is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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