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BX06 VCU

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VCU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,653 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 54,653 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 44,975 miles

mid exhaust rusted in places

n/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 21 May 2010 44,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

mid exhaust rusted in places

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 23 May 2009 31,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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BX06 VCU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BX06 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX06 VCU registered?

BX06 VCU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BX06 VCU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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