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RN55 ZFJ

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,145 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,667 miles

handbrake performance just met

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,209 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside on limit (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

scratch marks on windscreen

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,576 miles

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

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,337 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,663 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre 3mm

offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,615 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,811 miles

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)

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,527 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 ZFJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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