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EF06 HLN

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 HLN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,341 miles

Front Brake discs scored

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake discs scored

Fail 28 Jul 2018 69,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake discs scored

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake discs scored

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,569 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 62,537 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 62,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,585 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,775 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,588 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 47,160 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 47,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 19,776 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,776 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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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EF06 HLN 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 65.2%.

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 EF06 HLN, 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 EF06 HLN registered?

EF06 HLN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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