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MD55 SMX

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,801 mi
Last recorded88,801 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,801 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,320 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,197 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,879 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 52,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,787 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 SMX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

MD55 SMX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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