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SW54 BFZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BFZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,227 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 104,227 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 99,640 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 99,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,793 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

near side wiper wearing

off side front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,793 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

near side wiper wearing

off side front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2012 81,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s wing mirror flsher cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2012 81,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s wing mirror flsher cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,492 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 70,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,871 miles

rear n/s + o/s axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,207 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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SW54 BFZ 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 66.7%.

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 SW54 BFZ, 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 SW54 BFZ registered?

SW54 BFZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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