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FV56 TXE

2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,262 mi
Last recorded50,262 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto46,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TXE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,691 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 46,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 41,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,543 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 36,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 31,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,757 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 18,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 18,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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FV56 TXE is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 46,368 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 FV56 TXE, 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 19 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV56 TXE registered?

FV56 TXE is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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