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BD05 DKF

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DKF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,289 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,289 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Oct 2021 67,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 67,849 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 60,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,197 miles

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

n/s/f screen washer - slightly blocked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,197 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

n/s/f screen washer - slightly blocked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber seat worn (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,779 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 56,779 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,906 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,906 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,325 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,132 miles

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

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,233 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 22,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,444 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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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BD05 DKF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD05 DKF, 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 BD05 DKF registered?

BD05 DKF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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