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MV55 CYX

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,119 mi
Last recorded133,119 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 CYX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,119 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 133,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 131,109 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 131,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,863 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 104,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,811 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,440 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,044 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,577 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 20,467 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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MV55 CYX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV55 CYX, 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 MV55 CYX registered?

MV55 CYX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is MV55 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 CYX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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