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LB55 EEU

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,551 mi
Last recorded61,551 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EEU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,634 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 58,634 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,448 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,224 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 55,223 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,178 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,177 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,941 miles

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

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

rear offside and nearside tyres cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,697 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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LB55 EEU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black 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 LB55 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 EEU registered?

LB55 EEU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is LB55 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 EEU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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