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BT56 UEC

2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto46,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 UEC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,616 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,749 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 74,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,414 miles

Offside Rear tyre will soon need re-placing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 55,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,950 miles

Nearside door inner handle damaged but still operates

Offside Rear small cut in tyre

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside door inner handle damaged but still operates

Offside Rear small cut in tyre

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 48,194 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 48,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,184 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,184 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 46,178 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 26 May 2011 24,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 13,958 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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BT56 UEC is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 46,368 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 BT56 UEC, 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 19 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT56 UEC is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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