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MA06 FPX

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,158 mi
Last recorded96,158 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 FPX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(195/50R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked(195/50R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(195/50R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,942 miles

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

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

engine oil level very low - 1.5 litres added

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,997 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 73,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,995 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on inner (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 60,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,492 miles

baby seat fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,684 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,280 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,801 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut

Fail 28 Aug 2012 32,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has a small cut

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,609 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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MA06 FPX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MA06 FPX, 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 MA06 FPX registered?

MA06 FPX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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