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BF06 GRK

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 GRK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs rusty

both headlights slightly poor beam pattern

vehicles been stood

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,665 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,652 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,157 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images weak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,315 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 107,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,243 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 103,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,168 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,194 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,974 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,014 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BF06 GRK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF06 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 BF06 GRK registered?

BF06 GRK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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