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LJ55 CFU

2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto56,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CFU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 66,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,074 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 48,074 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 4,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 4,086 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 34,422 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,741 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 16,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 4,726 miles

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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LJ55 CFU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 CFU, 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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LJ55 CFU is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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