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WU05 JWE

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,306 mi
Last recorded107,306 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JWE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and perished/cracked

front tyres wearing low and worn thin mon edges advise replace tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and perished/cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing low and worn thin mon edges advise replace tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,711 miles

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

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,463 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 57,201 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,928 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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WU05 JWE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WU05 JWE, 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 WU05 JWE registered?

WU05 JWE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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