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FM55 LYF

2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,651 mi
Last recorded53,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto45,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LYF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,651 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cracking and exposing cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,612 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade is slightly split

Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,689 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 50,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,455 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail pipe on exhaust small hole (corrosion)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,481 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 41,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,144 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/r arch cracked.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,497 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,412 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,186 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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FM55 LYF is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,388 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 FM55 LYF, 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 20 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM55 LYF is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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