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AF06 XPB

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

68,144 mi
Last recorded68,144 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XPB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 68,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 59,557 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror damaged and taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides near rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 53,740 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 47,461 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 41,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 36,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/ heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 36,218 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/ heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight seperation to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls are cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 31,820 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight seperation to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls are cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,688 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 26,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,017 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 21,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,133 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 14,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,356 miles

nearside rear tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,313 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 10,313 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

center rear seatbelt marked

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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AF06 XPB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,597 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 Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF06 XPB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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