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HV54 OYY

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OYY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,126 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted/slightly condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Steering column noise

Fail 22 Feb 2021 56,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Steering column noise

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 46,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,482 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

25% front brake inbalance

both front brake hoses are perishing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,834 miles

both front brake flexys are perishing

front brake pads are wearing low

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 30,362 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre is worn low and has splits in the inner side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,932 miles

both front tyres are cracking and perishing and are also wearing low down to 3mm

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,450 miles

both front tyres are cracking on outer edges and low 2mm on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,906 miles

Center brake light has a bulb out.

Front tyres starting to perish.

Fail 31 May 2011 17,906 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Center brake light has a bulb out.

Front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 May 2010 16,374 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 16,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,868 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo and steering column/rack hidden behind encapsulation panelling

Fail 3 Sep 2007 11,868 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo and steering column/rack hidden behind encapsulation panelling

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HV54 OYY is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV54 OYY, 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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HV54 OYY is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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