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SP05 NVT

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,353 mi
Last recorded154,353 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NVT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 146,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,640 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,640 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyres on 2mm

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 122,794 miles

HID headlamp bulbs fitted

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 122,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

HID headlamp bulbs fitted

Oil leak

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,300 miles

HID fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,299 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HID fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SP05 NVT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP05 NVT, 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 SP05 NVT registered?

SP05 NVT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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