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GX04 VLP

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,418 mi
Last recorded60,418 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VLP
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

has under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,417 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,672 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake performance not tested due to worn out brake pads

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,378 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2011 34,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,739 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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GX04 VLP is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,120 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 GX04 VLP, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX04 VLP is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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