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NJ06 OFS

2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto56,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OFS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 110,532 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes cracking around bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 110,532 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes cracking around bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around balljoint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,419 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 97,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses slight misting of plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 85,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses slight misting of plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG WARNING (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,399 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,362 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,107 miles

Both front tyres have age cracks.

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

Offside rear tyre has age cracks.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres have age cracks.

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

Offside rear tyre has age cracks.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,287 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,786 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,387 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre wall [not to cords]

front brake pads getting low

front tyres beginning to wear on outer edges

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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NJ06 OFS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NJ06 OFS, 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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NJ06 OFS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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