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BJ06 WKD

2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,607 mi
Last recorded78,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto45,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 WKD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,607 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ALL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,658 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 74,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shocker internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shocker internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when brake pressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,608 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ALL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 65,608 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ALL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresners ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All4 tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 60,858 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresners ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All4 tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,438 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,438 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,020 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,196 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded three other axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,933 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,150 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,118 miles

both front tyres cracking around circumference

Fail 14 Apr 2010 20,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking around circumference

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,090 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BJ06 WKD is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,388 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 BJ06 WKD, 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 20 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ06 WKD is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 16 April 2006.

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