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BU54 CME

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,337 mi
Last recorded53,337 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CME
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,337 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2022 53,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar bracket bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine oil sump corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,486 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,950 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2020 51,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 48,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,924 miles

o/s/r trye has slight cuts on the side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2014 44,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r trye has slight cuts on the side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,145 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced age cracking to osf tyre

age cracking to rear tyres

front discs worn

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

wipers smearing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 28,145 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced age cracking to osf tyre

age cracking to rear tyres

front discs worn

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 24,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 24,147 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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BU54 CME is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 BU54 CME, 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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BU54 CME is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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