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KS05 RTX

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RTX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 113,471 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 113,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,981 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On its inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Small chips in the central area of the screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in both front drop links

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,111 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,916 miles

Evidence of oil on steering damper

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Screw in tread of n/s/r tyre

Some distortion to both rear wheel rims

Some freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing

Some uneven wear and carcadd deterioration to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,909 miles

Deterioration to rear shock absorber bushes

N/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads, close to limits

Slight wear to n/s/f suspension arm bushes

Some deterioration to both front tyres

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Steering damper oily

Pass 2 May 2013 52,083 miles

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to rear shock absorber bushes

Some uneven wear and deterioration to front tyres

Steering damper weaping

Fail 2 Feb 2012 44,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,572 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,647 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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KS05 RTX is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KS05 RTX, 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 KS05 RTX registered?

KS05 RTX is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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