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GK05 COH

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 COH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,529 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 72,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,362 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 71,362 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,598 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 66,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,932 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ((BOTH)) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ((BOTH)) (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ((BOTH)) (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 50,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,178 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 44,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,509 miles

ADVIKSE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,509 miles

ADVIKSE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,566 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,488 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,085 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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GK05 COH is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK05 COH, 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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GK05 COH is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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