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BF06 GUA

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,350 mi
Last recorded114,350 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GUA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s ON MINIMUM DEPTH! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 111,804 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split and dust cover insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 111,804 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorber dust covers split and dust cover insecure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,824 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front indicator lamp lens cracked

o/s and n/s front shockabsorber dust covers split

Fail 24 Feb 2021 109,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front indicator lamp lens cracked

o/s and n/s front shockabsorber dust covers split

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,830 miles

3 bulbs not working in centre stop lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,306 miles

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

two bulbs not working in centre stop lamp

Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,501 miles

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

two bulbs not working in centre stop lamp

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,260 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r & n/s/r outer tyre wall starting to perish

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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BF06 GUA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,499cc 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 BF06 GUA, 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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BF06 GUA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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