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BG55 AWR

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 95,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,741 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 66,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,507 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,397 miles

service brake needs adjustment [rear]

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,009 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 36,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,414 miles

gearlinkage seized

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,922 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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BG55 AWR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 miles. This 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 BG55 AWR, 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 BG55 AWR registered?

BG55 AWR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is BG55 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 AWR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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