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GIB 1729

2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto46,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 1729
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 73,732 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,369 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 62,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,933 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 49,208 miles

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,766 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 46,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 41,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 36,687 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake is dragging .

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Dec 2017 36,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake is dragging .

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,157 miles

Both rear diff.bearings have play in them.

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Offside Drivers door stiff too open from inside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 32,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear diff.bearings have play in them.

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Offside Drivers door stiff too open from inside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,147 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 29,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 18,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,852 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 13,841 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 10,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 7,805 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 7,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GIB 1729 is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GIB 1729, 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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GIB 1729 is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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