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BG55 AVU

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AVU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,936 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 73,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,069 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 70,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,068 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,068 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,334 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,358 miles

headlights clouded

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlight lens becoming poor

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 50,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,288 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,152 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,118 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 seat belts not accesable

Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,118 miles

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

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

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

rear seat belts not accesable

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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BG55 AVU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG55 AVU, 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 BG55 AVU registered?

BG55 AVU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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