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MM55 WYS

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,794 mi
Last recorded104,794 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WYS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,002 miles

headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,244 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,940 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

offside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,970 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,869 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,647 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY WHEN ROTATED.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,084 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 28,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WYS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MM55 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

MM55 WYS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is MM55 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 WYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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