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NC56 VUX

2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,711 mi
Last recorded141,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto63,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 VUX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 141,711 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure plus abs wire at same mount (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

sump starting to leak oil

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,981 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine sump corroded and damp

horn croaky but audible

Fail 23 Jan 2025 134,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine sump corroded and damp

top engine mounting bolt loose

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,727 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

osf headlamp lens misted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres ---rears at 3mm fronts at 2mm 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lens misted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 113,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres ---rears at 3mm fronts at 2mm 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lens misted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 100,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,152 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,861 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 47,249 miles

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

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,249 miles

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 36,789 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,148 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

nearside wiper split.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,148 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

nearside wiper split.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,551 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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NC56 VUX is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,534 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC56 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NC56 VUX is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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