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NV06 XAL

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,883 mi
Last recorded108,883 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 XAL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,883 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion throughout underbody, advise preventative measures ie oiling/waxoyling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Sorted at time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,955 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 88,800 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,147 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2017 61,184 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 44,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,044 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Wipers

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,508 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 14 Apr 2010 16,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,956 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 13,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,905 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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NV06 XAL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NV06 XAL, 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 NV06 XAL registered?

NV06 XAL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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