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GY55 YGO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,411 mi
Last recorded170,411 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YGO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 170,411 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 165,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 165,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 158,786 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers parking in drivers view (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,877 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 147,755 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 141,978 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 141,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 128,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 118,605 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,597 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 108,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,525 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,606 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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GY55 YGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY55 YGO, 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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GY55 YGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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