MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
headlights misty
n/s mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre wearing inner + outter edges
rear coil springs rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
headlights misty
n/s mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre wearing inner + outter edges
rear coil springs rusty
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
headlights misty
heat shield loose and rattling (down pipe
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion forming
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front tyre getting low (3mm
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
corrosion starting to form underside of vehicle
front hubs corroded
headlights misty
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front tyre getting low (3mm
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
corrosion starting to form underside of vehicle
front hubs corroded
headlights misty
corrosion to form on underside of vehicle
headlight lenes misty
scratches to windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion to form on underside of vehicle
headlight lenes misty
scratches to windscreen
slight play to o/s/f droplink
n/s wing mirror insecure
rust patches to form on under side of vehicle
scratches to windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s wing mirror insecure
rust patches to form on under side of vehicle
scratches to windscreen
slight play to o/s/f droplink
slight play to o/s/f droplink
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s wing mirror broken
slight play to o/s/f droplink
front tyres getting low
service light on
windscreen marked across sweap area
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres getting low
service light on
windscreen marked across sweap area
windscreen chipped
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
windscreen chipped
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs & pads wearing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs & pads wearing
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?
Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 ELX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 BT55 ELX, 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 BT55 ELX registered?
BT55 ELX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 November 2005.
Is BT55 ELX safe to buy?
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