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FV06 VNU

2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,337 mi
Last recorded46,337 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto45,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 VNU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,720 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 40,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,171 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 39,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,957 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 35,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front suspension noisy/squeaks

Pass 20 May 2009 20,558 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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FV06 VNU is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV06 VNU, 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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What year was FV06 VNU registered?

FV06 VNU is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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