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BX55 XLK

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,200 mi
Last recorded77,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XLK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 77,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,923 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,696 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,023 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,843 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,869 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,937 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,250 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 37,250 miles

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

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

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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BX55 XLK is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX55 XLK, 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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BX55 XLK is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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