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AY05 LSX

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Lpg 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,485 mi
Last recorded124,485 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LSX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,485 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear service brake slight low effort

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads appear to wearing thin

Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,292 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 123,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,650 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 121,650 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 119,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,850 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2017

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 113,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 113,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 74,800 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 104,200 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside windscreen washer jet needs redirecting

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,200 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside windscreen washer jet needs redirecting

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 81,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2012 68,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,264 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 39,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,953 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 24,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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AY05 LSX is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AY05 LSX, 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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AY05 LSX is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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