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FD05 NDK

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NDK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,086 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,264 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess knocking under load (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 75,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess knocking under load (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 74,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 74,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,382 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,342 miles

Front both tyres perishing slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2017 73,329 miles

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

Front both tyres perishing slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,799 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,540 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FD05 NDK is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD05 NDK, 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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FD05 NDK is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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