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BD05 DKY

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,086 mi
Last recorded89,086 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DKY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,086 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,374 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 77,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to check operation of steering column Universal joints, hidden behind undertray

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to check operation of steering column Universal joints, hidden behind undertray

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,042 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine sump is corroded

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,027 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,835 miles

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative but not affecting width and presence of the vehicle

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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BD05 DKY is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc 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 BD05 DKY, 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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BD05 DKY is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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