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KY06 XBJ

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 XBJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,583 miles

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

rear axle slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,443 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,541 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 84,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 81,042 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,711 miles

aux belt loose

Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is at 3mm 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

aux belt loose

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,154 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated between treads

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,153 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated between treads

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2016 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,724 miles

front wiper blades slightly smiery

nearside front tyre low on outer edge and side wall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,217 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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KY06 XBJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY06 XBJ, 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 KY06 XBJ registered?

KY06 XBJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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