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LB05 UBO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UBO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,218 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 97,218 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 95,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 95,110 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements has only small sound (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has no aim beam (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both has no water (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,666 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,466 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,631 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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LB05 UBO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB05 UBO, 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 LB05 UBO registered?

LB05 UBO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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