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YJ06 XJB

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 XJB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 95,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,985 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,519 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 91,519 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,391 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 83,391 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 67,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 49,614 miles

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

Front Sub-frame Corroded.

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

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

Parking brake release button missing but does function.

Fail 25 May 2018 49,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame Corroded.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake release button missing but does function.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 31,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,888 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 19 May 2014 25,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 22,806 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,105 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 17,087 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,709 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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YJ06 XJB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YJ06 XJB, 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 YJ06 XJB registered?

YJ06 XJB is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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