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BN05 YPD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,943 mi
Last recorded119,943 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 109,970 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 103,373 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Off side wiper slightly smeary

Oil leak ()

offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,294 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,573 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,977 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Outer sill trims fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,977 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

Outer sill trims fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,350 miles

exhaust rusty

signs of accident damage to vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,016 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,766 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 28,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,549 miles

both front tyre treads on 2.0mm on edges

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 YPD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black 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 BN05 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

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

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