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MX55 OWY

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OWY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,091 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,292 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 52,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,232 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 25,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,334 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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MX55 OWY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MX55 OWY, 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 MX55 OWY registered?

MX55 OWY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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