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FY05 BWL

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,864 mi
Last recorded149,864 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BWL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,864 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 141,595 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 141,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 130,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,232 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 121,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 121,330 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 96,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 96,248 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 77,732 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 77,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 56,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,190 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,172 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FY05 BWL 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 60%.

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 FY05 BWL, 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 FY05 BWL registered?

FY05 BWL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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