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BV55 YBD

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,793 mi
Last recorded52,793 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YBD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,793 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 52,793 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,677 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,998 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2014 40,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,682 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 27,682 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,244 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,383 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,737 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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BV55 YBD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV55 YBD, 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 BV55 YBD registered?

BV55 YBD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is BV55 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YBD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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