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BG06 OWZ

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OWZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,245 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 99,245 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss polish and or bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss polish and or bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poss blocked pump filter? (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal incomplete (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSS POLISH AND OR BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,292 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

washers just about acceptable

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,008 miles

Fuel cap sealing device cracking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S 3mm Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cup oil seal cracked

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,933 miles

Advise fuel cap seal slight surface perishing but sealing effectively

Advise offside rear tyre valve slight perishing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,722 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated but not showing cords

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,029 miles

OSF Tyre cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,595 miles

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

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

rear tyres just starting to show signs of perishing

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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BG06 OWZ is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 49,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 OWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG06 OWZ is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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