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ND55 FTP

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 FTP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 119,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside and nearside front brake pads worn low.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside front brake pads worn low.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,397 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,958 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,370 miles

advise nearside tyre outer edge worn...advise tracking,,

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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ND55 FTP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ND55 FTP, 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 ND55 FTP registered?

ND55 FTP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ND55 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 FTP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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