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MX55 OWZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,083 mi
Last recorded132,083 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,657 miles

Both front tyres wearing low in centre of treads

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join with centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,104 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Oil residue over nearside rear of fuel tank?

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 117,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake caliper mechanism (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Oil residue over nearside rear of fuel tank?

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 105,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,638 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 94,638 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,385 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,545 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,373 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 OWZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

MX55 OWZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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