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LJ06 LSF

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,923 mi
Last recorded46,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LSF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 46,923 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 46,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 44,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,466 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 40,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 38,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,833 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 31,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 29,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,859 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 25,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 22,230 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,334 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,487 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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LJ06 LSF 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 81%.

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 LJ06 LSF, 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 LJ06 LSF registered?

LJ06 LSF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is LJ06 LSF safe to buy?

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