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BN04 TXL

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,008 mi
Last recorded74,008 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 TXL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,008 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroding (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tie bars corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

manufactures undertrays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,438 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 69,436 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 66,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2013 62,858 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 62,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,623 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

fuel cap seal perished

stonechips in front screen

Pass 11 May 2011 53,954 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,740 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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BN04 TXL is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN04 TXL, 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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BN04 TXL is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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