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NV05 DUJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 DUJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 90,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working replaced bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,328 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,525 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 81,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,201 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 79,201 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,816 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,816 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 67,343 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens clouding. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread. Outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens clouding. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside discs have wear lip. (3.5.1i)

Leak from clutch slave cylinder area.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside discs have wear lip. (3.5.1i)

Leak from clutch slave cylinder area.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake effort application/release slow compared to nearside.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,097 miles

Front Headlight lenses starting to fade

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlight lenses starting to fade

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,747 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,718 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 26,718 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,176 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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NV05 DUJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NV05 DUJ, 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 NV05 DUJ registered?

NV05 DUJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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