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BX04 VNR

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,371 mi
Last recorded45,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VNR
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 45,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 45,369 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal some cracking.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 23 May 2022 45,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs some surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal some cracking.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal some cracking.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,316 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal some cracking.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal some cracking.

some hazing on headlights.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 45,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal some cracking.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,061 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,946 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushs. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 40,946 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushs. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,062 miles

BOTH REAR ABS RINGS CORRODED

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,769 miles

both rear ABS pick up rings corroded and distorted

turbo clip missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,724 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs starting to corrode

fuel cap sealing ring perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

turbo actuator clip missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,272 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,251 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,094 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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BX04 VNR is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX04 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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