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EX56 HGK

2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9581,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 HGK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 80,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively only just met requirement (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust poor

headlamp lenses are in poor condition creating poor beam image

Pass 21 May 2025 80,450 miles

Front front headlamp lenses are in poor condition creating poor beam quality

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 80,270 miles

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

headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,879 miles

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

headlamp lenses are deteriorated creating poor beam quality

Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

headlamp lenses are deteriorated creating poor beam quality

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,900 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,491 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,491 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,289 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,999 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,852 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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EX56 HGK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 81,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX56 HGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX56 HGK is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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