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KV56 JYY

2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,466 mi
Last recorded54,466 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto45,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JYY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 49,765 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,987 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight play in steering

Slight play in track rod ends

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,251 miles

Slight play in track rod ends

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,842 miles

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 26 Aug 2020 44,839 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,841 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 38,841 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick play in steering rack (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,972 miles

front pads worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front pads worn

nsf tyre worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,728 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,379 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KV56 JYY is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KV56 JYY, 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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KV56 JYY is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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