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LC05 CRU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CRU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 129,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both side rear. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 119,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 114,660 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 May 2017 114,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 May 2016 107,692 miles

Centre stop lamp has 4 bulbs not working

Fail 16 May 2016 107,692 miles

Centre stop lamp has 4 bulbs not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,266 miles

Both rear tyres have started perishing with cracks and splits visible in the treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 94,762 miles

Center stop lamp has 3 bulbs not working

Fail 8 May 2014 94,762 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Center stop lamp has 3 bulbs not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 88,628 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cracking within thread pattern

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 10 May 2013 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres have minor cracking within thread pattern

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)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 81,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 72,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 72,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 66,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 36,783 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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LC05 CRU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC05 CRU, 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 LC05 CRU registered?

LC05 CRU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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