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LM55 BWF

2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,642 mi
Last recorded55,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BWF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 55,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,273 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 47,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 36,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel binding, making wheel bearing inspection difficult

Fail 17 Oct 2019 36,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel binding, making wheel bearing inspection difficult

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 32,163 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 32,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 22,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 21,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 21,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 20,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,630 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,027 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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LM55 BWF is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 BWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM55 BWF registered?

LM55 BWF is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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