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LA05 AFE

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,438 mi
Last recorded140,438 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AFE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 140,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 140,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 135,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 112,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,679 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 56,374 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LA05 AFE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 LA05 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA05 AFE registered?

LA05 AFE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LA05 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 AFE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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