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NJ55 VUP

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,504 mi
Last recorded52,504 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VUP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,597 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 47,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,037 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,452 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,093 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,995 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 32,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 May 2012 32,042 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,947 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 29,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,581 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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NJ55 VUP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NJ55 VUP, 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

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What year was NJ55 VUP registered?

NJ55 VUP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NJ55 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 VUP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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