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LJ06 LTV

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,423 mi
Last recorded126,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LTV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 126,423 miles

exhaust system slightly cororded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 121,174 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,602 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 102,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 88,936 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,953 miles

Central stop light

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Fail 9 Jan 2019 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central stop light

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

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

Offside door mirror

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,710 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front headlamp faded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,648 miles

Front both side anti-roll bar links slight wear

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,953 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,826 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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LJ06 LTV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LJ06 LTV, 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 LJ06 LTV registered?

LJ06 LTV is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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