2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age
21 years
Current Age
83.3%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
23,111 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto
Compared to Average at Age 4
This car: 83.3%
Average: 81.1%
✅ 2.2% above average (23031 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
83.3%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 30Avg Mileage 23,111Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 16.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
16.7%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
6.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
3.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 16.7% (4 yrs) | 16.7% (4 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 6.7% (4 yrs) | 6.7% (4 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 3.3% (4 yrs) | 3.3% (4 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.