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EX05 RZV

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 RZV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 75,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 74,237 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 71,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,528 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 63,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 55,852 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 May 2009 35,362 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 34,914 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 26,829 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 26,810 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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EX05 RZV is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX05 RZV, 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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What year was EX05 RZV registered?

EX05 RZV is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EX05 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 RZV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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