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G18 FFE

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,902 mi
Last recorded151,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 FFE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 151,902 miles

headlamps fading

rear number plate in poor condition

screen damage at nearside

tyres wearing at edges

Pass 14 Jul 2018 143,842 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary repair to offside door mirror

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2017 131,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary repair to offside door mirror

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,096 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,545 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 105,545 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 93,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 93,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 76,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,841 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 25 Jan 2011

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

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

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

front discs lipped

osf tyre worn on edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,112 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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G18 FFE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G18 FFE, 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 G18 FFE registered?

G18 FFE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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