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FV04 BPF

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,834 mi
Last recorded72,834 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BPF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,834 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 72,828 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen insecure

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

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

Rear wiper are seized

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 60,800 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed BOX LEAKING GASSES EXCESIVLEY. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,664 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 56,699 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 56,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,566 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,714 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,428 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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FV04 BPF is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,120 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 FV04 BPF, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV04 BPF is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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