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WD55 BGO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BGO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,484 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,666 miles

nearside mirror cover missing and lens for side rep slightly loose

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

parking brake travel could be improved

two ulbs not working on centre brake lamp

Fail 1 Dec 2010 55,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside mirror cover missing and lens for side rep slightly loose

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

parking brake travel could be improved

two ulbs not working on centre brake lamp

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,179 miles

front discs slight liped, rear number plate discoloured.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 25,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs slight liped, rear number plate discoloured.

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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WD55 BGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WD55 BGO, 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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WD55 BGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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