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BX04 VLN

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VLN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,514 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,050 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,050 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,711 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

some indicators faded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

some indicators faded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,412 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,555 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack but still seals

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,439 miles

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

Front and rear wipers smear

Front brake discs rusty

Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,506 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,397 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,736 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BX04 VLN is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BX04 VLN, 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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BX04 VLN is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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