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FJ06 VEB

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 VEB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 57,663 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 42,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking offside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 19,729 miles

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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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FJ06 VEB is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ06 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ06 VEB registered?

FJ06 VEB is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is FJ06 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ06 VEB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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