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GJ05 VML

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VML
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 84,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,220 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,446 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,916 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge & starting to crack

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,916 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge & starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,952 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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GJ05 VML is a 2005 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 88.9%.

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 GJ05 VML, 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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GJ05 VML is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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