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RY55 NPC

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 NPC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,765 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,023 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,402 miles

horn poss haas a fault does not sound right

nearside front tyre nailed

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn poss haas a fault does not sound right

nearside front tyre nailed

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,920 miles

Both front wipers split

Gear selection stiff

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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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RY55 NPC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RY55 NPC, 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 RY55 NPC registered?

RY55 NPC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is RY55 NPC safe to buy?

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