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BJ04 SBV

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 SBV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,849 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test

offside front tyre sidewall damaged/cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,845 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre close to limit and perishing

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,983 miles

Offside Front tyre small cuts in sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,600 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,138 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,703 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s/r indicator shows white light

under tray missing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,645 miles

o/s drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007

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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BJ04 SBV is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ04 SBV, 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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BJ04 SBV is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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