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BF55 KUT

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,759 mi
Last recorded119,759 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KUT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 119,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,522 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2023 110,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.2 (a))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,017 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 100,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,444 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

handbrake lever button damaged but still working

headlight lenses starting to mist over

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

head light lenses starting to mist up

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,110 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,743 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 73,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,237 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,237 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,624 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,593 miles

Oil leak

center section of exhaust has a crack accross it, but passes emmissions testing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,778 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,903 miles

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

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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BF55 KUT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF55 KUT, 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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BF55 KUT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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