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HV56 CUA

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 CUA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 102,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 97,720 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/R tyre worn low.

O/S handbrake cable outer casing split.

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Stone chips to O/S screen.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,482 miles

Movement in O/S/R and N/S/R anti roll bar link bushes.

Stone Chip to N/S lower screen.

Fail 6 Jul 2019 92,482 miles

Movement in O/S/R and N/S/R anti roll bar link bushes.

Stone Chip to N/S lower screen.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,678 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,042 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,057 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 72,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,800 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2013 68,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,804 miles

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

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

crack in exhaust manifold (not excessive blow at time of test)

slight play in nearside top shock absorber mount

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,804 miles

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

crack in exhaust manifold (not excessive blow at time of test)

slight play in nearside top shock absorber mount

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,707 miles

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

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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HV56 CUA is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 HV56 CUA, 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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What year was HV56 CUA registered?

HV56 CUA is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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