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BL55 ZBU

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZBU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 63,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 63,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,209 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,906 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 48,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2019 42,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2017 27,206 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2017 27,206 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 19,364 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 17,761 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 15,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 9,665 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 7,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 7,333 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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BL55 ZBU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,994 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 BL55 ZBU, 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 20 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 BL55 ZBU registered?

BL55 ZBU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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