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BG55 AXA

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 86,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,320 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,161 miles

Both Front tyres wearing outer edge.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,179 miles

MIL Lamp Stays on.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,179 miles

MIL Lamp Stays on.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 43,000 miles

MIL warning lamp on.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 43,000 miles

MIL warning lamp on.

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,902 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 AXA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG55 AXA, 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 AXA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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