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AE53 LLD

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,964 mi
Last recorded52,964 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LLD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022
Fail 25 Aug 2022

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021
Pass 6 Apr 2020 52,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 52,814 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,408 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 51,408 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 48,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 48,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump corroded starting to seep

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are starting to wear and crack on inside edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,455 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges requires checking again in 3000miles time

Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,731 miles

plastic covers covering most of underbody

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,644 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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AE53 LLD is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 LLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 LLD is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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