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BL05 YTM

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,379 mi
Last recorded70,379 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YTM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,369 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 63,368 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,264 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn advise tracking check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3mm left on outer edges starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre starting to crack in between main tread blocks

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,402 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 YTM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

BL05 YTM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BL05 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 YTM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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