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BV05 XSN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,467 mi
Last recorded61,467 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XSN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 61,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 60,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,064 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,657 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,503 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,948 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 51,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,479 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 46,987 miles

N/s rear tyre starting to perish on the inside wall

Fail 29 Dec 2012 46,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/s rear tyre starting to perish on the inside wall

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,178 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 21,013 miles

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

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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BV05 XSN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV05 XSN, 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 BV05 XSN registered?

BV05 XSN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 XSN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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