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RN55 YWO

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 97,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,966 miles

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

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2024 95,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,297 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 12 Feb 2019 87,422 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,028 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 68,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 61,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,924 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 22,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YWO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

RN55 YWO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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