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MV05 VWU

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,544 mi
Last recorded45,544 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VWU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 41,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,385 miles

Front both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has a grove worn around the whole circumference of the tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 40,385 miles

Front both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a grove worn around the whole circumference of the tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,471 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,029 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2013 38,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,069 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,546 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,546 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,073 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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MV05 VWU is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV05 VWU registered?

MV05 VWU is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 VWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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