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KU05 RJZ

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,041 mi
Last recorded123,041 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 RJZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 123,041 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,580 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 109,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,309 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 96,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,450 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,345 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 77,345 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,048 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,600 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 56,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,138 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 52,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,304 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 19,304 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,656 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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KU05 RJZ is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU05 RJZ, 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 KU05 RJZ registered?

KU05 RJZ is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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