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2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VPG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 90,778 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 90,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,103 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position Lamp ,Intermittently Goes On & Off on its Own Accord

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Damp Inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,442 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 85,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,033 miles

Advise reverse light inop

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 83,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Advise reverse light inop

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,768 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 60,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,110 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,701 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished.

Drivers door catch stiff.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 31,700 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracked and perished.

Drivers door catch stiff.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nsf brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,605 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 18,604 miles

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

not safe to drive due to broken o/s/f coil spring

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,419 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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FM05 VPG is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM05 VPG, 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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FM05 VPG is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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