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RN05 HTZ

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,783 mi
Last recorded38,783 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HTZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 35,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,314 miles

passenger door handle missing, but door still opens

Fail 8 Feb 2012 28,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger door handle missing, but door still opens

Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,883 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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RN05 HTZ is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN05 HTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN05 HTZ registered?

RN05 HTZ is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is RN05 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 HTZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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