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MK06 WTP

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,594 mi
Last recorded111,594 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,243 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 104,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 95,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,015 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,459 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,987 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

under side is corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

under side is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,824 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP AS 3 BULBS NOT WORKING

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS

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

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 8 Sep 2013 67,816 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP AS 3 BULBS NOT WORKING

CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS

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

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,550 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brakes slightly binding, also nearside rear brake.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2010 36,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,632 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 26,946 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 26,946 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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MK06 WTP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

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

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