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GP55 WGA

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,913 mi
Last recorded72,913 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WGA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,506 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,666 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 50,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,658 miles

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

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

Petrol cap seal splitting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,177 miles

Petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,288 miles

Petrol cap seal splitting

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 26,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,682 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,961 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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GP55 WGA is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GP55 WGA, 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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GP55 WGA is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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