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KC05 BUO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BUO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 94,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,180 miles

Both front tyres worn inner treads

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,509 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,829 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 69,829 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,054 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 43,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,726 miles

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

Slight damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 36,726 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,092 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,238 miles

Slight perishing o/s/r tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 28,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight perishing rear tyres

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KC05 BUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KC05 BUO, 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 KC05 BUO registered?

KC05 BUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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