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AV05 BDO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BDO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 155,747 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,355 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2020 151,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2019 133,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,054 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,214 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front lipped (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,867 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,503 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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AV05 BDO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV05 BDO, 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 AV05 BDO registered?

AV05 BDO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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