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MX55 UFJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 92,728 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,252 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,252 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,451 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 59,451 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 53,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,620 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,868 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,057 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 37,057 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,543 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 11,542 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 UFJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

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

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