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MM55 OSC

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OSC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 142,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hd units fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced pulsing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,086 miles

Horn sounds bad

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper scratches (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,517 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 109,507 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure extra wireing for additional lamps (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,110 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratches to screen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,729 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,940 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2009 72,130 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2008 39,700 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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MM55 OSC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MM55 OSC, 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 MM55 OSC registered?

MM55 OSC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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