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BD05 DKX

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,145 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,119 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,846 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,062 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 47,330 miles

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

N/S/REAR TYRE AGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,081 miles

EXCESS TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,081 miles

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

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

EXCESS TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,943 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,657 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DKX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

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

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