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MD55 HZS

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,975 mi
Last recorded134,975 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HZS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 134,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 102,208 miles

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

nearside front track rod end has free play to max limits

Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,965 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 54,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 47,859 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 30,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 20,082 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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MD55 HZS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MD55 HZS, 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 MD55 HZS registered?

MD55 HZS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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