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KO06 HBJ

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 HBJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,035 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 88,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 83,523 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 75,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,154 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,775 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,775 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,174 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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KO06 HBJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KO06 HBJ, 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 KO06 HBJ registered?

KO06 HBJ is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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