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LF06 HZG

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HZG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,814 miles

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

gear selection stiff

Fail 20 Nov 2017 104,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

gear selection stiff

Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,201 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

poor beam image too headlights

Fail 10 Aug 2016 100,200 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD

poor beam image too headlights

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,292 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,458 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

movement in both front anti roll bar drop links

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front indicator bulb faded

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,458 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

movement in both front anti roll bar drop links

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front indicator bulb faded

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,781 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,781 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped.....

n/s/r tyre wearing inner tread....

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted....

wipers smear.....

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,659 miles

front brake pads low.....

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,528 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 HZG is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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