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LB55 ZTP

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,764 mi
Last recorded102,764 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ZTP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 91,915 miles

Offside Rear brake pad is very low

Fail 20 Feb 2024 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad is very low

Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,550 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 84,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,647 miles

nearside door mirror damaged and glass missing

Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,646 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside door mirror damaged and glass missing

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,668 miles

Front tyres poor general condition

Rear tyres wearing thin

n/s mirror glass slight damage

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,668 miles

Front tyres poor general condition

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres wearing thin

n/s mirror glass slight damage

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,730 miles

Headlight lenses

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f indicator discoloured

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,720 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,795 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 13,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,398 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 13,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 ZTP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LB55 ZTP, 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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LB55 ZTP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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