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S44 GHL

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,245 mi
Last recorded52,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 GHL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 52,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 50,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 49,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 46,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 40,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,537 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 39,537 miles

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 38,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,397 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 38,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,760 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 37,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 31,219 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 25,670 miles

advise offside front tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,611 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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S44 GHL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S44 GHL, 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 S44 GHL registered?

S44 GHL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is S44 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 GHL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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