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HY06 YZW

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 YZW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024
Fail 29 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,163 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,160 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 96,160 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,419 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,446 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 78,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,219 miles

Slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 4 Feb 2017 62,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,667 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,392 miles

tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,177 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,131 miles

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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HY06 YZW is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HY06 YZW, 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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HY06 YZW is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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