CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX55 UEZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 UEZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 69,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 68,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,887 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,528 miles

Outer sill's covered

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,760 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,418 miles

Steering stiff

Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,409 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,272 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,581 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,423 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
Full Smart Forfour Pulse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX55 UEZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MX55 UEZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX55 UEZ?

You can check the full history of MX55 UEZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX55 UEZ registered?

MX55 UEZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is MX55 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 UEZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX55 UEZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX55 UEZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.