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FM06 FBE

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FBE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 51,948 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2025 51,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,712 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 51,712 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,307 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 43,307 miles

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 38,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewalls heavily perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,282 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 32,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,247 miles

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,171 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,112 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 26,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 245,714 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 24,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,296 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 23,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,202 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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FM06 FBE is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FM06 FBE, 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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What year was FM06 FBE registered?

FM06 FBE is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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