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RN55 UVJ

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,878 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,053 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front pads wearing low

n/s/f door mirror has temporary repair

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,237 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,048 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,518 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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RN55 UVJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

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

Is RN55 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 UVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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