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SK06 VDF

2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,696 mi
Last recorded150,696 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto56,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 VDF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 150,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 150,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section.; (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 130,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,808 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 124,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,591 miles

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

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,446 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,446 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,704 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,083 miles

Horn not as loud as it should be

One LED light out on high leval brake light

Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,083 miles

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

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

Horn not as loud as it should be

One LED light out on high leval brake light

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,472 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,460 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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SK06 VDF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK06 VDF, 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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SK06 VDF is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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