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WG56 WKA

2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto63,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 WKA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 96,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 87,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 87,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,924 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,235 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 82,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,519 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 1,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,867 miles

all tyres low/ close to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,867 miles

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

all tyres low/ close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,423 miles

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

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

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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WG56 WKA is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WG56 WKA, 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 WG56 WKA registered?

WG56 WKA is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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