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J13 HOW

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 HOW
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 28,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 21,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 21,125 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 21,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,053 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,759 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,695 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,957 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 11,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,589 miles

ADVISE BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPERS ARE SMEARING SCREEN.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,908 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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J13 HOW is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J13 HOW, 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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J13 HOW is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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