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BT06 ABF

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,103 mi
Last recorded136,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ABF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 140,302 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 140,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,245 miles

both offside tyres cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2019 134,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both offside tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,369 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 125,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,751 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)

air freshener on the windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,992 miles

Service light on

front n/s brake pads worn low

gear stick stiff

plastic under tray damaged

rear o/s tyre worn low 195-50-15

Fail 27 Jun 2013 97,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

front n/s brake pads worn low

gear stick stiff

plastic under tray damaged

rear o/s tyre worn low 195-50-15

Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,506 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 21 Jun 2012 88,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,590 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,953 miles

rear o/s tyre worn slightly out of shape 195-50-15

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,979 miles

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

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)

damage on nearside front wheel rim

Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

damage on nearside front wheel rim

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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BT06 ABF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT06 ABF, 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 BT06 ABF registered?

BT06 ABF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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