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SO04 NWZ

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,841 mi
Last recorded73,841 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 NWZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,841 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 73,841 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,975 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,963 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also dust cover damaged (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal headlamp adjuster not working

petrol cap rubber detoriated

Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,963 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also dust cover damaged (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal headlamp adjuster not working

petrol cap rubber detoriated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 46,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 43,513 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 43,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 37,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

low effort n/s/r handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,824 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/F tyre rubber perished

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,673 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,408 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

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 NWZ is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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