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FY54 GXA

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,542 mi
Last recorded57,542 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GXA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 57,542 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 57,542 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,499 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 53,499 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour both front (4.1.4 (a))

Macpherson strut insecurely attached play in the whole o/s/f leg (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,332 miles

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

all suspension corroded

oil leak

under tray insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,764 miles

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,739 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,929 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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FY54 GXA is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY54 GXA, 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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FY54 GXA is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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