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LA05 EPU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 EPU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,826 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,870 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,171 miles

under vehicle exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,850 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,850 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,510 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 65,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,140 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,081 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,151 miles

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 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?

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