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NK55 BVT

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 BVT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 115,860 miles

Front ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 115,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ALL suspension components corroded on both sides (left and right)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 112,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,658 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement 18%

Fail 31 Jan 2022 102,657 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement 18%

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 98,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,278 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracking yo sidewall

Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle showing sign of corrsion

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle showing sign of corrsion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres badly cracked on outer wall

Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres badly cracked on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,915 miles

damage to NSF

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,407 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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NK55 BVT is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NK55 BVT, 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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NK55 BVT is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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