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BX06 WXC

2006 Smart Forfour Pulse

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,310 mi
Last recorded115,310 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse61,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 WXC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 115,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 113,280 miles

parking brake requires attention

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,407 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,787 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2018 86,787 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,714 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 64,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,761 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,680 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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BX06 WXC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX06 WXC, 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 BX06 WXC registered?

BX06 WXC is a 2006 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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