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SB51 HEN

2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,214 mi
Last recorded162,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9581,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 HEN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 162,214 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2024 146,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,334 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 133,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,056 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 117,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,402 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,243 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 100,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,221 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 93,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,713 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,341 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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SB51 HEN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB51 HEN, 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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SB51 HEN is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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