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KY06 XCU

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,689 mi
Last recorded93,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 XCU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 93,689 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 88,543 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 83,930 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,736 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,228 miles

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

inbalance on front brakes

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,139 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,858 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wear on edges

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,795 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 XCU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KY06 XCU, 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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KY06 XCU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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