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KY55 YWP

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,381 mi
Last recorded42,381 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YWP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,381 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 42,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,140 miles

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

Front front brake calipers and off side front coil spring corroded.

Nearside Front headlight slight insecure.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,140 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front front brake calipers and off side front coil spring corroded.

Nearside Front headlight slight insecure.

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

Obligatory mirror missing middle (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,689 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,744 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,608 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,606 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front inner tyre worn by broken spring

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,640 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,327 miles

nerside rear tyer has nail in sidewall

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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KY55 YWP is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KY55 YWP, 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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KY55 YWP is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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