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MD55 HZT

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,213 mi
Last recorded82,213 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HZT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,558 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

horn low pitched sound

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,922 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,496 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,944 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 74,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop/link/post (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,860 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gear selection is stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,976 miles

gear selection is stiff

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,843 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,222 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 HZT 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 80%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

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

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