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ST56 VSN

2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto63,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 VSN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 100,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 95,799 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy....monitor

service overdue oil level just above minimum

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

service due

tyre pressures all low??

tyre pressures all low??

Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

service due

tyre pressures all low??

tyre pressures all low??

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,452 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,598 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 45,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,655 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight flat spot

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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ST56 VSN is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST56 VSN, 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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What year was ST56 VSN registered?

ST56 VSN is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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