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AP06 GRK

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,379 mi
Last recorded145,379 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 GRK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 145,379 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,361 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 137,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between cat and centre pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 137,077 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between cat and centre pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 128,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,107 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,701 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 105,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,878 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outwards (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 38,272 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,272 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 38,248 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and cracking, 195/50 15V

Fail 30 Jun 2012 32,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and cracking, 195/50 15V

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,834 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,128 miles

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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AP06 GRK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP06 GRK, 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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What year was AP06 GRK registered?

AP06 GRK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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