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YH06 HPL

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,170 mi
Last recorded106,170 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 HPL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 106,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 106,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,021 miles

Front number plate deteriorated to the limits

Headlamps are deteriorating and have started to affect the beam image / light ouput

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

handbrake lever feels tight/rough (possible cables starting to seize)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate deteriorated to the limits

Headlamps are deteriorating and have started to affect the beam image / light ouput

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 29 May 2015 81,830 miles

Front no plate in poor condition.

Very slight fray to drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 26 May 2015 81,830 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN /HAS PLAY INIT TO THE LIMIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND SPLIT TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER SIDEWALL.

eml light on and at times car engine runs very poorly and stales.

front no plate in poor condition.

manifold heat shield slight loose

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey but not yet rough at time of test.

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread.

very slight fray to drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,285 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 41,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 41,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 33,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 26,421 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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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YH06 HPL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH06 HPL, 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 YH06 HPL registered?

YH06 HPL is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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