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BN05 YOA

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YOA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,728 miles

Central hand brake lever release button missing.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,728 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working came on when bonnet shut. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central hand brake lever release button missing.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,614 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,708 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,384 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,384 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,603 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,692 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,160 miles

offside rear brake is starting to bind

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,106 miles

front brake doscs show wear on faces

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre is wearing on shoulders of tread

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,677 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

nearside rear inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

nearside rear inertia seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat strapped in position

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,738 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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BN05 YOA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN05 YOA, 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 BN05 YOA registered?

BN05 YOA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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