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BG55 AVV

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AVV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 78,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Pass 3 May 2024 76,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 76,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to assess steering operation correctly due to spring being broken

Pass 18 May 2023 73,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 71,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 71,903 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Pass 20 May 2021 66,875 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 66,865 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,409 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,840 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,225 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,511 miles

Nearside Rear *** TYRE AT2.5MM***

Offside Rear ***TYRE AT 2.0MM*** ****LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM****

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,505 miles

nail n/s/rear tyre

slight wear o/s/front tyre inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2015 49 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail n/s/rear tyre

slight wear o/s/front tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 44,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 44,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,084 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,495 miles

o/s/r shock lower bush debonded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,502 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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BG55 AVV is a 2005 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 72%.

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 BG55 AVV, 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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BG55 AVV is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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