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MX06 FJK

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 FJK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,210 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 62,208 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,401 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,328 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,305 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,787 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,606 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2009 27,763 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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MX06 FJK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX06 FJK, 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 MX06 FJK registered?

MX06 FJK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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