MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear tyre perished
under vehicle exhaust manifold heat shield insecure
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
under vehicle exhaust manifold heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA05 EPU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EPU, 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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What year was LA05 EPU registered?
LA05 EPU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 12 August 2005.
Is LA05 EPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA05 EPU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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