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MA05 LUO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,183 mi
Last recorded112,183 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LUO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,183 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,245 miles

front pipe leaking a little and eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,645 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,645 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,142 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low and spliting

exhaust front/cat pipe slightly blowing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 89,142 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, 26-20" N (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn low and spliting

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,771 miles

exhaust corroded, slightly blowing mid-way..

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern , also steel object in tread pattern..

offside rear tyre, both front tyres also cracking in tread patterns..

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,887 miles

exhaust split on exhaust box mid-way , but not blowing..

front wiper blades wearing..

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust split on exhaust box mid-way , but not blowing..

front wiper blades wearing..

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,278 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 71,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,040 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,964 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and perrished

both rear tyres close to legal limit 205 45 16V

front brake discs worn and lipped

off side wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake discs slightly pitted

wind screen chipped

Fail 28 Mar 2009 61,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wind screen chipped

both front tyres worn on inner edge and perrished

both rear tyres close to legal limit 205 45 16V

front brake discs worn and lipped

off side wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,930 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 45,056 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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MA05 LUO 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 61.1%.

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 MA05 LUO, 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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MA05 LUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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