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RN55 KOJ

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KOJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,709 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,709 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,384 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2022 65,137 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 61,745 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

undertray/plastic trims broken

Fail 12 May 2021 61,744 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light( bulb deteriorated) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FLASHING WHITE LIGHT (BULB DETERIORATED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

undertray/plastic trims broken

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,685 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,706 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,703 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment first 5 notches not recording any effort (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,812 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre scrubbing / worn / perished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 49,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,021 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,177 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,340 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 26,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 KOJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RN55 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

RN55 KOJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is RN55 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 KOJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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