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E4 RPX

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 RPX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 98,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,245 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,511 miles

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

Nearside Mirror cover has a temporary repair.

Nearside Side repeater has a temporary repair.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 81,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,038 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,124 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 73,089 miles

Emissions not tested Loss of Coolant. Engine Overheated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Central Fins of Ventilated Disc also Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Door Mirror Repeater lens has Slight Damage.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Central Fins of Ventilated Disc Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,717 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,280 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,280 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs surface rust x4

slight damage to o/s/front outer wing repeater light

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,069 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 25,069 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

aqll brake discs slight wear

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,463 miles

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

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

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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E4 RPX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E4 RPX, 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 E4 RPX registered?

E4 RPX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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