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BN06 ZTJ

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,225 mi
Last recorded91,225 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZTJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 91,221 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Caliper lever all the way on (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,495 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,047 miles

rear discs corroded- exaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 77,521 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osf/nsf inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced os/ns lens obscured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,718 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,716 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,660 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,948 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,743 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,554 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,244 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,366 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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BN06 ZTJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN06 ZTJ, 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 BN06 ZTJ registered?

BN06 ZTJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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