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GL56 UCJ

2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,131 mi
Last recorded79,131 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto46,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UCJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,475 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,709 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drive shaft oil seals slightly leaking

rear brakes squeaking slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drive shaft oil seals slightly leaking

rear brakes squeaking slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

driver seat belt badly twisted

front brake dics corroded

passenger seat twisted

scraping noise from front brake when wheels rotated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,533 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

driver seat belt badly twisted

front brake dics corroded

passenger seat twisted

scraping noise from front brake when wheels rotated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,364 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,472 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,985 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,264 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 19,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL56 UCJ is a 2007 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 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 46,368 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 GL56 UCJ, 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 19 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL56 UCJ is a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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