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KM06 ZXA

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ZXA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 100,981 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,695 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 73,695 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,427 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parts of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,956 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)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,205 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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KM06 ZXA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM06 ZXA, 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 KM06 ZXA registered?

KM06 ZXA is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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