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AP05 MWL

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MWL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 76,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,708 miles

Central Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,733 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 66,897 miles

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 3 May 2016 60,001 miles

n/s/r slightly out of shape and close to limit

Fail 3 May 2016 60,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s/r hose to o/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r slightly out of shape and close to limit

Pass 1 May 2015 52,701 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded, cleaned and greased

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in both front lower balljoints

Pass 2 May 2014 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 37,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,831 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on inner wall

Fail 11 Jul 2011 27,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on inner wall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,816 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 18,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,340 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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AP05 MWL is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP05 MWL, 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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AP05 MWL is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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