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MD55 SJV

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,321 mi
Last recorded143,321 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 SJV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 143,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 135,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed driver door handle is lose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 135,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed driver door handle is lose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 119,834 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 107,078 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,080 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,080 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,257 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 23,257 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MD55 SJV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD55 SJV, 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 MD55 SJV registered?

MD55 SJV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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