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YH55 VUL

2006 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pure63,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VUL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 175,015 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 175,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 170,646 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 167,035 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 167,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight play in nsf anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Jan 2016 161,511 miles

discs worn

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 157,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 157,475 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 149,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 149,568 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 140,742 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 140,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 130,701 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 112,330 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,756 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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YH55 VUL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 63,464 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 Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH55 VUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH55 VUL registered?

YH55 VUL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YH55 VUL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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