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KW05 BFK

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BFK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,206 miles

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

Park brake requirements only just met

Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake requirements only just met

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 84,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,927 miles

rear axle bushes perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,291 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

damage to n/s/r bumper

high level stop lamp operative but only 55%

Fail 13 Feb 2017 68,291 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

damage to n/s/r bumper

high level stop lamp operative but only 55%

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,389 miles

danage to rear bumper

rear coil springs corroded

rear subrame bushes slightly perrished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,699 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,079 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 51,079 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 41,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,894 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 22,894 miles

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

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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KW05 BFK 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 KW05 BFK, 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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KW05 BFK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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