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DE56 EPZ

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,125 mi
Last recorded76,125 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EPZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 68,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,610 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,102 miles

slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,529 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,529 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,178 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,611 miles

covers under vehicle fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,379 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a?

Based on 1,743 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
3,378
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp aim too low 38
position lamp(s) not working 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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DE56 EPZ is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 49,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE56 EPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE56 EPZ is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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