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GJ55 UMH

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UMH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,756 miles

nsf and osf tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,909 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and osf tyres have cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted covering some components

n/s/f o/s/f tyre tread cracking on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,712 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,712 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,401 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,081 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,972 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,827 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2009 25,827 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,042 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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GJ55 UMH is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GJ55 UMH, 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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GJ55 UMH is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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