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SO04 NWU

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NWU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 86,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 81,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,918 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,918 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour ALL 6 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,519 miles

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Slight distortion to n/s/r wheel rim

Slight play or knock to n/s/f hub area

Some corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Some inbalance to front brake operation

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,509 miles

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

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Slight distortion to n/s/r wheel rim

Slight play or knock to n/s/f hub area

Some corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Some inbalance to front brake operation

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,808 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear wheels distorted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,413 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,555 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,729 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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SO04 NWU is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SO04 NWU, 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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SO04 NWU is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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