Smart City passion 61 auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 1,172 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
1,172
Best Year
2005 (78%)
Years Covered
5
About the Smart City passion 61 auto
The Smart City passion 61 auto has been tested 1,172 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2003 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 271 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 71%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 66,445 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 68,098 miles.
Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the City passion 61 auto is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Smart models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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