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LF06 HZD

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HZD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,419 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 60,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,934 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 45,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 45,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 43,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,411 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 27,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 25,163 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,061 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,828 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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LF06 HZD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF06 HZD, 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 LF06 HZD registered?

LF06 HZD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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