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MX06 FKR

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,026 mi
Last recorded80,026 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 FKR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

front engine mount rubber bush covered in silicone

Fail 13 Apr 2022 80,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

front engine mount rubber bush covered in silicone

Pass 27 Mar 2021 77,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,953 miles

front flexi hoses deteriating

slight play in n/s front wishbone bushes

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,335 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,965 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,010 miles

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

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

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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MX06 FKR is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX06 FKR, 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 MX06 FKR registered?

MX06 FKR is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is MX06 FKR safe to buy?

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