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NY05 ERX

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 ERX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service light on.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alarm sounds when bonnet is open

nearside front undertray damaged and loose

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,481 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alarm sounds when bonnet is open

nearside front undertray damaged and loose

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,253 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,074 miles

B service overdue-370

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front heat sheild lose

front wipers poor

hand brake release button insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,939 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

B service overdue-370

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front heat sheild lose

front wipers poor

hand brake release button insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,404 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,026 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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NY05 ERX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NY05 ERX, 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 NY05 ERX registered?

NY05 ERX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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