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MT55 UHH

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,557 mi
Last recorded177,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UHH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 177,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 175,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

offside and nearside front wheel slight binding on wheel rotation

Pass 7 Jan 2021 167,481 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 162,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 154,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 149,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 138,771 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 138,665 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 132,315 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,780 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 2 Jan 2014 124,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 28 Nov 2012 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,742 miles

1 led out on high level brake light

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,126 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

rear brake discs severely pitted/corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 79,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

rear brake discs severely pitted/corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 64,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

long park brake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,907 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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MT55 UHH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 UHH, 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 MT55 UHH registered?

MT55 UHH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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