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MK55 YHD

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,800 mi
Last recorded50,800 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YHD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,800 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 49,286 miles

Rear axle rusty

Fail 15 May 2019 49,286 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear axle rusty

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,108 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

Fail 2 Mar 2016 46,108 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,982 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,972 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,668 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

drivers door hard toglose at times

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,604 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,121 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,316 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2008 16,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ns mirror glass cracked

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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MK55 YHD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MK55 YHD, 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 MK55 YHD registered?

MK55 YHD is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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