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FY55 VEW

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VEW
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 83,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,160 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 74,077 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 74,077 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 70,320 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 70,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,873 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to the legal limit now,suggest replacement as soon as possible.

front brake pads half worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres worn to the legal limit now,suggest replacement as soon as possible.

front brake pads half worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,108 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 VEW is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

FY55 VEW is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 VEW safe to buy?

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