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BK55 DWW

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,842 mi
Last recorded186,842 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 DWW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 186,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 186,425 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTER (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 169,738 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 169,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 151,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 135,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 135,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 119,720 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2014 119,720 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,482 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 103,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,260 miles

engine light on

manifold heat shield loose

Fail 14 Dec 2012 88,260 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine light on

manifold heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,613 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,708 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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BK55 DWW 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 64.7%.

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 BK55 DWW, 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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BK55 DWW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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