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RN55 UTL

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Diesel 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,496 mi
Last recorded157,496 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 UTL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 157,496 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 124,940 miles

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

Nearside Front near side tyre advisory

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,803 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,082 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,291 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper.

Nearside mirror repaired with tape.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,809 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,534 miles

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 32,533 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,438 miles

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,095 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn out

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 UTL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc diesel 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 UTL, 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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RN55 UTL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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