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YB06 XBJ

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 XBJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 108,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,307 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,307 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,066 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 89,066 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,466 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,906 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,802 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YB06 XBJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB06 XBJ, 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 YB06 XBJ registered?

YB06 XBJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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