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MX55 XHR

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,968 mi
Last recorded69,968 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 69,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,421 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,917 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (3.5.1i)

nearside rear and offside rear has slight tearing in trailing arm (axle bushes)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (3.5.1i)

nearside rear and offside rear has slight tearing in trailing arm (axle bushes)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been driven flat, suspect punctured

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been driven flat, suspect punctured

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,398 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 44,398 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,153 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 39,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,446 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 34,446 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 29,178 miles

Items hanging from interior rear view mirror obstructing view to the front

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut to outer wall o/s/r tyre

n/s washer weak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,178 miles

Items hanging from interior rear view mirror obstructing view to the front

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut to outer wall o/s/r tyre

n/s washer weak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,545 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,950 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XHR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

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

Is MX55 XHR safe to buy?

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