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WU06 MKE

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,508 mi
Last recorded93,508 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 MKE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 93,508 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,329 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 83,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,122 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 76,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,970 miles

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

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

sign of osr brake been hot

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,007 miles

Auxiliary belt splitting

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,539 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 35,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,340 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,700 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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WU06 MKE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 WU06 MKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU06 MKE registered?

WU06 MKE is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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