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RN55 KNP

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KNP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 116,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 88,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 75,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 73,765 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 68,471 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 68,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,504 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 59,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 48,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 48,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 41,061 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

offside rear tyre wearing low on raised tread area

Pass 18 May 2010 35,405 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 35,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,738 miles

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

Offside 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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RN55 KNP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RN55 KNP, 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 RN55 KNP registered?

RN55 KNP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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