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KD05 OYO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 OYO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 159,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box previous repair blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake readings only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.0 / 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 159,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box previous repair blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake readings only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.0 / 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 151,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

Fail 28 Nov 2022 151,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 136,793 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,404 miles

exhaust box split

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Aug 2015 100,404 miles

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

exhaust box split

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,887 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,887 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,827 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,454 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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KD05 OYO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KD05 OYO, 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 KD05 OYO registered?

KD05 OYO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is KD05 OYO safe to buy?

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