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RE06 XCN

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XCN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 129,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,469 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,419 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 112,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 104,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 98,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 98,219 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position switch defective (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,070 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 89,070 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,502 miles

front wipers smearing

light corrosion on both rear road springs

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,502 miles

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

front wipers smearing

light corrosion on both rear road springs

rear wiper split

Pass 21 May 2015 71,766 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 71,766 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 64,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 54,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 34,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,466 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,001 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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RE06 XCN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RE06 XCN, 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 RE06 XCN registered?

RE06 XCN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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