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RN55 KPU

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 KPU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 64,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,667 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 61,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,563 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 56,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,912 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,659 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 20,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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 KPU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

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

Is RN55 KPU safe to buy?

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