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T888 JRP

2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto56,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 JRP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,285 miles

corrosion under car getting close to legal limit in certain areas

general oil leaks under engine

rear exhaust system touching on chassis at rear

Fail 19 Aug 2025 126,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion under car getting close to legal limit in certain areas

general oil leaks under engine

rear exhaust system touching on chassis at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 124,178 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,950 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 109,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 109,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 109,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 103,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 97,792 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 90,731 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 90,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,654 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,193 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small bind n/s/rear brake

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,264 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,161 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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T888 JRP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T888 JRP, 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 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T888 JRP is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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