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WV55 EYS

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,130 mi
Last recorded116,130 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EYS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,213 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,782 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,781 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,709 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,709 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres 3mm. O/s/r tyre 4mm.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,123 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,181 miles

Both o/s tyres cracking on treads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2010 32,181 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both o/s tyres cracking on treads

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,543 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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WV55 EYS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WV55 EYS, 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 WV55 EYS registered?

WV55 EYS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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