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BV05 XSZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,957 mi
Last recorded148,957 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XSZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,957 miles

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

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

oil level topped up during pre checks

Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,957 miles

oil level topped up during pre checks

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,530 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 236,456 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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BV05 XSZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

BV05 XSZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 XSZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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