2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto 0.7L Petrol · KJ55 FVR

This 2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto currently holds no valid MOT after failing its test on 13 June 2026 at 30,614 miles. The maintenance trend has shifted from stable to worsening. Between 2022 and mid-2025 the vehicle passed cleanly on three consecutive tests, yet the December 2023 failure and the fresh June 2026 failure both centre on front-end suspension and chassis components, signalling a deterioration that a buyer must treat as active and unresolved. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 21-year-old car. From 17 December 2022 at 28,099 miles to 12 June 2025 at 30,419 miles, just 2,320 miles were added across roughly two and a half years. By 13 June 2026 the odometer read 30,614 miles, meaning only 195 miles were covered in the final twelve months. Such minimal use raises the possibility of long stationary periods, which can allow rubber suspension bushes, ball joint dust covers, and anti-roll bar links to perish from age and ozone exposure rather than mileage. The June 2026 failure identifies two live defects that demand immediate attention. The Lambda reading after the second fast idle fell outside specified limits, pointing to a potential exhaust emissions concern that could stem from a deteriorating catalytic converter, lambda sensor drift, or fuelling irregularity. The offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover has also failed to prevent dirt ingress, which accelerates joint wear and can lead to play or detachment if left unrectified. The December 2023 failure, where the offside front anti-roll bar and a suspension rod attachment bracket or mounting were recorded as missing, further underscores a pattern of front-end neglect or incomplete repair work. A buyer should arrange an independent inspection focused on the complete front-end suspension and steering geometry. The offside front corner warrants close scrutiny of the lower and upper suspension arms, ball joints, anti-roll bar links, and any subframe or mounting brackets for damage, corrosion, or non-standard repairs. The exhaust system requires a gas analysis and physical check for corrosion, leaks, and catalytic converter condition. Given the extremely low recent mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for structural rust, perished brake hoses, and seized or binding calipers is also essential before any commitment.