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NU05 HME

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 HME
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 57,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

sharp object in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

sharp object in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Mar 2012 48,548 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on edges.tread not cut as deep

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,548 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on edges.tread not cut as deep

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,051 miles

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

gear stick stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,811 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)

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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NU05 HME is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black 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 NU05 HME, 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 NU05 HME registered?

NU05 HME is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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