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BT05 UJO

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,484 mi
Last recorded90,484 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UJO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 90,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,512 miles

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

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

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

temp repair to nsf inner door handle

Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,501 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,767 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,422 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,553 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

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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BT05 UJO is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT05 UJO, 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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BT05 UJO is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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