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YH06 KGP

2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a49,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KGP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse 61 S-a
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 98,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Crack in exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,750 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 96,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 95,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 95,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 93,472 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,586 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2017 91,428 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 85,851 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 85,851 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 85,330 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 55,992 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 55,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,513 miles

Centre brake light bulbs out (more than 50% working).

Front tyres incorrect size.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2011 39,513 miles

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

Centre brake light bulbs out (more than 50% working).

Front tyres incorrect size.

N/S/F fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 28,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,215 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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YH06 KGP is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 YH06 KGP, 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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YH06 KGP is a 2006 Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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