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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart City Passion 61 Auto. Check any City Passion 61 Auto by registration number below.

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69.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.6%

vs Smart Avg

6

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Smart City Passion 61 Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart City Passion 61 Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 69.3%, which is 11.6 percentage points below the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your City Passion 61 Auto on the road.

The most common reasons a Smart City Passion 61 Auto fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your City Passion 61 Auto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Smart City Passion 61 Auto, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Smart City Passion 61 Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2007

Based on 282 vehicles

62.4%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

43.5%

2006

Based on 406 vehicles

66.5%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

27.2%

2005

Based on 363 vehicles

73.6%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

22.1%

2004

Based on 376 vehicles

68.4%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

25.1%

2003

Based on 141 vehicles

69.5%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

34.2%

0

Based on 842 vehicles

75.4%Good
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart City Passion 61 Auto

The most common reasons a Smart City Passion 61 Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

6.1%
2

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

6.0%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.5%
4

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.9%
5

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

3.8%
Smart City Passion 61 Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

12.8%

Front Offside

12.8%

Offside

11.3%

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See detailed fault analysis for Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Smart City Passion 61 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart City Passion 61 Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart City Passion 61 Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart City Passion 61 Auto is 69.3% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart City Passion 61 Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart City Passion 61 Auto are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (6.1%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.0%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart City Passion 61 Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.3%, the Smart City Passion 61 Auto is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart City Passion 61 Auto?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Smart City Passion 61 Auto?
Typical mileage for the Smart City Passion 61 Auto: 69,039 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used City Passion 61 Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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