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SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO (2005)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 271 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests (2024)

271

Avg Mileage

72,870 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,540

Is the 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 19 years old, 78% of SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTOs from 2005 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 271 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 72,870 miles.

How does the 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO compare?

Rank among all 2005 cars181th out of 526(top 34%)
Rank among all SMART models72th out of 123(top 59%)
vs national average-4% (82% avg)
vs 2005 cars average+6% (72% avg)
vs SMART average-2% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO has 72,870 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 140,600 miles for a 19-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 698cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,540
Per month£128/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200771%23168,098 mi
200672%30964,878 mi
200578%27172,870 mi
200472%25973,071 mi
200375%10266,445 mi

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About the 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO

The 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO is a city car with a 698cc petrol engine. 271 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2005, the average MOT pass rate is 72%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 72,870 miles at 19 years old, SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO Fuel Costs

The modest 698cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,540 (£128/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 78% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO Reliability Trend

The SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO

At 19 years old, the SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age.

Alternatives to the 2005 SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO

The SMART CITY PASSION 61 AUTO is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: