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WV55 OAN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,229 mi
Last recorded153,229 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 OAN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 153,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 150,542 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 148,333 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 148,332 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 144,442 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 143,313 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joints both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 143,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joints both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 141,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 135,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 113,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,054 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 58,054 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 OAN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

WV55 OAN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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