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BF05 ZCV

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,179 mi
Last recorded32,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZCV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 32,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mount deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 31,100 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,300 miles

Front tyres deteriorating cracks in tread

battery loose

Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper blade split ends

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,585 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,302 miles

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 20,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,057 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 13,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF05 ZCV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF05 ZCV, 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 BF05 ZCV registered?

BF05 ZCV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 ZCV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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