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AU53 HBN

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,646 mi
Last recorded71,646 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HBN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,646 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 70,610 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable outer case split and corroded inners (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 69,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 68,188 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 68,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2022 67,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,105 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 65,105 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,987 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (2.7.4)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (BOTH)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,584 miles

Nearside Front slight play from inner steering rack

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,645 miles

rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 58,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,742 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 57,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 57,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,021 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 48,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,987 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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AU53 HBN is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,120 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 AU53 HBN, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 HBN is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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