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FA05 WHZ

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WHZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,166 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,398 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

engine sump pan corroding

factory undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

engine sump pan corroding

factory undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 84,543 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 84,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 61,426 miles

airbag light on

front discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,945 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,485 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake pads and discs

front bumper damaged

handbrake travel

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

play in offside front top shock mount

slight runout nearside front rim and tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,230 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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FA05 WHZ is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA05 WHZ, 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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FA05 WHZ is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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