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KS55 VSG

2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,455 mi
Last recorded107,455 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto56,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VSG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 99,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,034 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 93,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,733 miles

Engine Cover fitted

Engine warning light

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacing soon (3.5.1g)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Engine Cover fitted

Engine warning light

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacing soon (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,724 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 73,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,268 miles

hand brake travel

near side rear tyre 3mm heavily perished and side wall damaged

near side wiper in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2014 44,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel

near side rear tyre 3mm heavily perished and side wall damaged

near side wiper in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2013 28,585 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 21,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 19,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,246 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 18,246 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,565 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 16,565 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,515 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 14,515 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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KS55 VSG is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,941 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS55 VSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS55 VSG registered?

KS55 VSG is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is KS55 VSG safe to buy?

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