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MM55 WYW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,348 mi
Last recorded106,348 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,348 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 64,921 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,330 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 62,937 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,742 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 60,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,573 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim STRONG ADVISE (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced strong advise (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced strong advise (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre weak/cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 56,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim STRONG ADVISE (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced strong advise (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced strong advise (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre weak/cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,073 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre aged and deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 52,073 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre aged and deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,357 miles

near side wing mirror insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,417 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 30,417 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 26,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 17,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,004 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,004 miles

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

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 WYW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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