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MV05 LJO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LJO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 100,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,489 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT DISTORTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,489 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT DISTORTED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 81,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing v/slight cracking in tread starting, monitor. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TREAD, OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,346 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,262 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,648 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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MV05 LJO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV05 LJO, 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 MV05 LJO registered?

MV05 LJO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MV05 LJO safe to buy?

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