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MK55 YFH

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,372 mi
Last recorded34,372 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 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

RegistrationMK55 YFH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 34,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 34,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 33,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 29,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 20,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 13,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,011 miles

Air conditioning system requires anti-bacterial treatment.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,540 miles

Air conditioningsystem requires anti bacterial treatment ( de-bug ).

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 10,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,997 miles

Air conditioning system needs de-bugging.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,956 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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MK55 YFH is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK55 YFH, 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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MK55 YFH is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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