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FJ06 VCO

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,494 mi
Last recorded66,494 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 VCO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rusty

front pads aprox 3mm

headlights dim

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,884 miles

exhaust corrosion

headlights dull on dip beam

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,498 miles

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

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

nearside front (195/50 h15) tyre beginning to perish.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,498 miles

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

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

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

nearside front (195/50 h15) tyre beginning to perish.

offside rear (195/50 h15)tyre splitting but not in excess of requirements.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,528 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,271 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,595 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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FJ06 VCO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJ06 VCO, 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 FJ06 VCO registered?

FJ06 VCO is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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