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AU05 LPJ

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,582 mi
Last recorded96,582 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LPJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,582 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 86,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,452 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 79,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

emission not tested engine noisy will test in re test

rear both tyres weather cracks

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,429 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy /will test in retest (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault both lower ball joints gaitor split (5.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

four tyres has weather cracks

brake discs rusted / coil spring broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,974 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,843 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,633 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,996 miles

Trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,158 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,826 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,605 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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AU05 LPJ is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU05 LPJ, 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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AU05 LPJ is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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