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SR05 CBF

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,977 mi
Last recorded130,977 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CBF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,977 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 130,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,337 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 115,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,824 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 111,823 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,160 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,223 miles

both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 90,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,667 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,000 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure around downpipe

Offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,329 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 62,329 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 55,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,156 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 44,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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SR05 CBF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SR05 CBF, 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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SR05 CBF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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