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BD05 DKJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DKJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,294 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 103,458 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2018 99,827 miles

manifold heat shield is loose

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated needs replacing

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated needs replacing

Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,729 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section of exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

manifold heat shield is loose

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated needs replacing

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated needs replacing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,393 miles

EML illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Items removed from the drivers view

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,917 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 72,837 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Large oil leak from oil filter

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,778 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs scored due to pads worn down to metal

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,022 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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BD05 DKJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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