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FG06 XJN

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,177 mi
Last recorded172,177 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XJN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 172,177 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,177 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 167,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 161,570 miles

Nearside front ball joint rubber dust cover deteriorated and offside track rod end cover

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 145,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 142,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 137,954 miles

pin-hole leak nearside cv gaitor

Fail 27 Sep 2013 137,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pin-hole leak nearside cv gaitor

Pass 8 May 2012 117,934 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 117,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 88,820 miles

windscreen slight scoring

Fail 4 May 2011 88,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

windscreen slight scoring

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,628 miles

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,628 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 1 May 2009 42,722 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,722 miles

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)

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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FG06 XJN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG06 XJN, 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 FG06 XJN registered?

FG06 XJN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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The MOT history for FG06 XJN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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