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NU06 JOA

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Other 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 JOA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 119,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,131 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 114,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 95,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,524 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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NU06 JOA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NU06 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU06 JOA registered?

NU06 JOA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is NU06 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU06 JOA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU06 JOA have outstanding finance?

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