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LJ55 NLK

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NLK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,342 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside parking brake has low effort

Fail 1 Sep 2014 72,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside parking brake has low effort

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,765 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,578 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,092 miles

front brake discs badly lipped

Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,092 miles

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

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,901 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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LJ55 NLK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ55 NLK, 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 LJ55 NLK registered?

LJ55 NLK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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