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YB56 MVH

2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto63,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 MVH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front springs are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under body & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,632 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,622 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle under body & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,859 miles

both front and rear coil springs have signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 66,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear coil springs have signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,450 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,449 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,094 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)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,123 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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YB56 MVH is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 YB56 MVH, 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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YB56 MVH is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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