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BV55 YCB

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YCB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 73,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,873 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 65,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,803 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 58,170 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 58,170 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 15 May 2018 54,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 54,420 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 51,376 miles

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 9 May 2016 51,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

oil filter leaking

wipers smearing

Pass 1 May 2015 48,175 miles

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

slight play in n/s/f shocker top

Fail 1 May 2015 48,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

o/s/r tyre splitting and getting low

slight play in n/s/f shocker top

Pass 21 May 2014 44,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,281 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING ON INNER EDGES

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE AND ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGES.....(tracking)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE ON INNER SIDE WALL.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,353 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r inner tyre wall has slight split check next service

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,656 miles

o/s/r inner tyre wall has slight split check next service

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,791 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV55 YCB is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BV55 YCB, 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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BV55 YCB is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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