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DA05 SMX

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,168 mi
Last recorded77,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SMX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,168 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,552 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,415 miles

both front brake discs lipped also corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,415 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs lipped also corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 9,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DA05 SMX is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DA05 SMX, 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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DA05 SMX is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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