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SE54 DXZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 DXZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 112,363 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 112,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,883 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 101,859 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 96,804 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 906,729 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

offside rear door wont open from the outside

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,630 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

offside rear door wont open from the outside

offside, obligatory, mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,426 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 85,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,541 miles

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

cannot open offside rear door from outside

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cannot open offside rear door from outside

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,689 miles

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

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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SE54 DXZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE54 DXZ, 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 SE54 DXZ registered?

SE54 DXZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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