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BL05 DXJ

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,801 mi
Last recorded50,801 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DXJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 50,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

NS & OS seat belts twisted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link rod slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 45,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,144 miles

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Oct 2021 33,119 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 31,169 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 31,169 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 15,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 7,530 miles

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,701 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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BL05 DXJ is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BL05 DXJ, 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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BL05 DXJ is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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