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KU06 WVT

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 WVT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 101,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Marked area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 100,253 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,882 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 96,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,999 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,995 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,608 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front reg plate damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2018 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front reg plate damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,858 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,394 miles

brake pipes and joints are covered with copper grease.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,991 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 16 Oct 2013 31,991 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 1 Nov 2012 28,526 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 24,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 27 May 2011 24,842 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 17,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KU06 WVT is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU06 WVT, 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 KU06 WVT registered?

KU06 WVT is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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