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P70 CEL

2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,306 mi
Last recorded78,306 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 CEL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,306 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015

front brake pads are low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre badly perished

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre badly perished

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,569 miles

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

both front tyre`s slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,047 miles

front inner pads low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front brake dics heavly corroded and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre badley cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,587 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded & worn

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust manifold cracked

Exhaust split & leaking

Front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Front tyres worn to wear bars on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,227 miles

slight leak at o/s/r inner drive shaft seal

Fail 29 Oct 2009 38,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak at o/s/r inner drive shaft seal

Fail 14 Nov 2008 27,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside & nearside front alloys are slightly buckled

offside drive shaft seal is weeping oil

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,883 miles

offside & nearside front alloys are slightly buckled

offside drive shaft seal is weeping oil

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,287 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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P70 CEL is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 49,548 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 P70 CEL, 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 21 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P70 CEL is a 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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