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OY55 PXJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,878 mi
Last recorded162,878 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PXJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 162,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 145,007 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 145,005 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,624 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,997 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,014 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,080 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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OY55 PXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OY55 PXJ, 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 OY55 PXJ registered?

OY55 PXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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