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BG05 UXT

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,922 mi
Last recorded111,922 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UXT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 111,922 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 111,922 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 103,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,367 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 94,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,899 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,042 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 66,041 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,401 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 49,465 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 May 2011 48,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,190 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,449 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,707 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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BG05 UXT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG05 UXT, 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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BG05 UXT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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