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GU56 KTL

2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,737 mi
Last recorded83,737 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto45,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KTL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,737 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 83,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to some suspension components

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,612 miles

Both front tyres perished

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,981 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 79,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Crack before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,701 miles

covers fitted masking some items

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,741 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 74,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,779 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 67,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,910 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,790 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,048 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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GU56 KTL is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,388 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 GU56 KTL, 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 20 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU56 KTL registered?

GU56 KTL is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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