Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 214 vehicles, the 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Smart City Passion 61 Auto (2007)

214 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.1% first-time pass rate

2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

CarHunch analysed 214 real MOT records for the 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 Smart City Passion is a genuinely problematic buy: it passes MOT first time only 63.9% of the time versus the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter (23.8%) will develop dangerous defects. The petrol engine version doesn't redeem things either, with an identical 62.9% pass rate.

At just under 50,000 miles median mileage, these cars are sitting on relatively low odometer readings for their age—yet they're still averaging nearly 4 failures and 17 advisories per test, which speaks to poor durability rather than high-mileage wear. If you're considering one, budget for serious repairs and insist on a full independent inspection before purchase, because the MOT data suggests these cars deteriorate unpredictably regardless of how many miles they've actually done.

We have limited data for the 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.96

Over 15 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

49k

Middle half: 36k–61k

For context

These stats describe 214 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Based on MOT data from 214 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	204	74.6%	4.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,854 Smart City Passion 61 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 79.8%

1,480

Black 14.7%

273

Blue 2.1%

Red 1.6%

Grey 0.5%

Cream 0.5%

White 0.4%

Pink 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

48,984

typical

35,690

low mileage

61,395

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto vehicles fall between 35,690 and 61,395 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 35,690 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 35,690–61,395 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 82,883 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Smart City Passion 61 Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2007 Smart City Passion 61 Autos are still active.

85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.96

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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