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GL06 LWX

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,777 mi
Last recorded188,777 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 LWX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 188,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 171,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 165,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 165,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 151,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,843 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 148,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,576 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 137,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 130,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,733 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,711 miles

all tyre valves showing signs of perishing

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2016 108,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyre valves showing signs of perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,038 miles

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

both rear tyres tread worn uneavenly

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish but provides a seal

nearside front tyre void of tread on the outer edge

offside front tyre tread starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 99,038 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyres tread worn uneavenly

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish but provides a seal

nearside front tyre void of tread on the outer edge

offside front tyre tread starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,522 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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GL06 LWX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL06 LWX, 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 GL06 LWX registered?

GL06 LWX is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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