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KN55 XRS

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,062 mi
Last recorded59,062 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 XRS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing panel in front of wheel is damaged

Yellow warning triangle on dashboard is illuminated, handbook not available to check for cause

Pass 8 Sep 2018 50,782 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 50,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,447 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 27,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 25,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,086 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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KN55 XRS is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN55 XRS, 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 KN55 XRS registered?

KN55 XRS is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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