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BG55 AWM

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,303 mi
Last recorded161,303 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AWM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 161,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 161,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 136,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,040 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 123,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 111,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 95,495 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,485 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 87,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,920 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,284 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 73,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,158 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,507 miles

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,452 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BG55 AWM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG55 AWM, 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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BG55 AWM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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