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FY55 YAX

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,569 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 79,781 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 79,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,660 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 66,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim has inner rim damaged (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front inner steering tie-rods have slight play

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,294 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres wearing from inside

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,838 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 44,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,498 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sump corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 33,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

sump corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,331 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 YAX is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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