Smart City Passion 61 Auto: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.4% of Smart City Passion 61 Auto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 427 | 6.1% |
| 2004 | 1,072 | 6.6% |
| 2005 | 939 | 6.4% |
| 2006 | 1,043 | 6.7% |
| 2007 | 736 | 5.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.