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AK05 VGN

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,752 mi
Last recorded37,752 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VGN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 37,752 miles

advise poor beam image from nearside and offside headlights misting

advise sump leaking oil corrosion on sump

Fail 22 Jan 2026 37,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise poor beam image from nearside and offside front headlights lens's misted

advise sump slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025 37,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 35,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,289 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,089 miles

Both front drop links have slight play

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 33,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,540 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

both front tyres deteriorating

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 43,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,077 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,861 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,992 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Based on 27,463 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
3,301
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Stop lamp not working 641
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 436
Headlamp aim too low 432
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 411
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AK05 VGN is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 49,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Passion 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 681 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Passion 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VGN is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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