2005 Smart City Passion 61 Auto 0.7L Petrol · KX55 YLL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in structural and suspension component degradation. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 65,371 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior at 65,323 miles. The tester identified multiple critical issues including steering play and a worn MacPherson strut pin or bush that required rectification, indicating that the front suspension is reaching the end of its functional life due to age-related wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the June 2023 test at 57,418 miles and the November 2024 test at 57,936 miles, where only 518 miles were covered. This low usage often explains the presence of rubber-based component failures, such as the perished offside rear tyre sidewall and the deteriorated brake hoses noted in the late 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody, as the tester has repeatedly flagged general underbody corrosion across several years. The braking system shows a pattern of neglect with corroded nearside front brake pipes appearing in every test from 2024 through 2025, and the presence of grease on these pipes suggests a previous attempt to mask rust rather than treat the source. Close inspection of the offside front coil spring for thinning and the pitted brake discs is essential to ensure the structural integrity of the braking assembly remains intact.