Archived DVLA Record

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse 1.3L Petrol · SC05 PFD

SC05 PFD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2005. Recorded mileage 105,681 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SMART FORFOUR PULSE
Year / Origin
2005 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 03/11/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
105,681 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/11/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1332cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in the grey zone, with no definitive conclusion on whether maintenance trends are stable, worsening, or improving, as the most recent test in the September 2023 record was a PASSED test at 52,000 miles. The mileage pattern suggests a period of accelerated wear relative to the vehicle's age, as the test dates show a significant gap between the most recent successful run in November 2023 and the first failure in October 2021. This gap indicates that the car was not maintained during the intervening years, leading to a rapid accumulation of wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The buyer should inspect the brakes, suspension, and exhaust emissions immediately, as the history reveals a consistent failure pattern in the 2021 and 2022 tests. A failed test in October 2021 and a failed test in November 2022, both occurring at 95,803 miles, strongly suggest that the braking system is compromised and the vehicle should be brought to a professional assessment before driving.

SC05 PFD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
  • 105,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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SC05 PFD Mileage History

  1. 27/10/202195,803 mi
  2. 03/11/202195,803 mi
  3. 01/11/2022105,627 mi+9,824 mi
  4. 04/11/2022105,681 mi+54 mi

Average of roughly 9,670 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SC05 PFD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse (SC05 PFD) between October 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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