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BL05 DXF

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,492 mi
Last recorded109,492 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DXF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,492 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,262 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 47,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,139 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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BL05 DXF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL05 DXF, 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 BL05 DXF registered?

BL05 DXF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BL05 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 DXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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