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FY55 VEU

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VEU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,301 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bracket broke onrear exhaust section

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,189 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010
Pass 23 Sep 2009
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,014 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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FY55 VEU is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FY55 VEU, 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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What year was FY55 VEU registered?

FY55 VEU is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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