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HT05 EWU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EWU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 171,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 163,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 163,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 154,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb is not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 154,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens is excessively deteriorated and is diffusing the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb is not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated an is starting to diffuse the beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill near rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated an is starting to diffuse the beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill near rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 133,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,432 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear wheel rim inner edge bent

Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,168 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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HT05 EWU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HT05 EWU, 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 HT05 EWU registered?

HT05 EWU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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