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MK06 WTO

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 WTO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 108,169 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 102,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,181 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,271 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,903 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 69,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,452 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,438 miles

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

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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MK06 WTO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK06 WTO, 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 MK06 WTO registered?

MK06 WTO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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