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RT05 TAR

2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,343 mi
Last recorded50,343 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto45,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT05 TAR
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,343 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 50,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 48,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 37,072 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 37,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 25,344 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 25,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 16,782 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 16,496 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 15,782 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Fail 30 Sep 2017 15,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Pass 8 Oct 2016 15,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 15,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,909 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks on outer wall

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,221 miles

both front tyres have cracks between the treads

Pass 3 May 2012 12,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,791 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,587 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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RT05 TAR is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RT05 TAR, 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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RT05 TAR is a 2006 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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