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2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto 0.7L Petrol · MM04 AAF

MM04 AAF

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto (0.7L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 65,044 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO
Year / Origin
2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
65,044 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
698cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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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MM04 AAF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
  • 65,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)

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MM04 AAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto (MM04 AAF) between July 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

MM04 AAF Mileage History

  1. 03/07/202353,710 mi
  2. 10/07/202353,879 mi+169 mi
  3. 12/07/202459,498 mi+5,619 mi
  4. 12/07/202459,498 mi
  5. 19/12/202565,044 mi+5,546 mi

Average of roughly 4,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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