MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
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)
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of LA05 AFE?
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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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