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BV05 GVL

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GVL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 58,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,435 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 57,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 52,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,900 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,021 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,854 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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BV05 GVL is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV05 GVL, 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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BV05 GVL is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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