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2004 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO0.7L PETROL

MM04 AAF

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2004 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO is a PETROL vehicle with a 698cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 65,044.

MOT
Valid
Expires 18/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
698cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on December 19, 2025, at65,044 miles. This result indicates an improving maintenance trend compared to previous years where the car struggled to meet the testing standard. The absence of any recorded defects in the most recent inspection suggests that the current owner has successfully addressed outstanding mechanical concerns and maintained the vehicle to a functional standard for the present date. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,957 miles per year. The interval between July 2023 at 53,879 miles and July 2024 at 59,498 miles shows a slight uptick with over 5,600 miles covered in that year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid spoilage. The consistent gaps between annual tests suggest the car has been used regularly rather than left stationary for years at a time. A prospective buyer must pay close attention to the two failures recorded in July 2023 and July 2024. Although the specific failure reasons are not detailed in this summary, the pattern of failing and then passing immediately upon retest suggests mechanical issues that required urgent rectification. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically looking for corrosion corrosion which is common on Smart cars of this era. Given the age, checking the condition of suspension bushes and brake calipers is essential, as these components often perish despite despite low odometer readings.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:01
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on December 19, 2025, at65,044 miles. This result indicates an improving maintenance trend compared to previous years where the car struggled to meet the testing standard. The absence of any recorded defects in the most recent inspection suggests that the current owner has successfully addressed outstanding mechanical concerns and maintained the vehicle to a functional standard for the present date. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,957 miles per year. The interval between July 2023 at 53,879 miles and July 2024 at 59,498 miles shows a slight uptick with over 5,600 miles covered in that year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid spoilage. The consistent gaps between annual tests suggest the car has been used regularly rather than left stationary for years at a time. A prospective buyer must pay close attention to the two failures recorded in July 2023 and July 2024. Although the specific failure reasons are not detailed in this summary, the pattern of failing and then passing immediately upon retest suggests mechanical issues that required urgent rectification. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically looking for corrosion corrosion which is common on Smart cars of this era. Given the age, checking the condition of suspension bushes and brake calipers is essential, as these components often perish despite despite low odometer readings.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto (MM04 AAF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2023 to December 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (25 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 26 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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