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M50 TYB

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,793 mi
Last recorded45,793 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 TYB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,522 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,826 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,889 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 38,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,290 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tread

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,111 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,824 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 33,327 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have cracks in side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,327 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2013 31,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 27,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,586 miles

o/s headlamp aim on left limit

Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,920 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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M50 TYB is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M50 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M50 TYB registered?

M50 TYB is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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