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RK55 ZDH

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZDH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 145,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,397 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,918 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 104,358 miles

Both beam images poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 104,358 miles

Both beam images poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,857 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 70,162 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

LEDS in centre brake inop

Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,162 miles

LEDS in centre brake inop

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,960 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,239 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,614 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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RK55 ZDH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK55 ZDH, 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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RK55 ZDH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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