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BC53 EVL

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,004 mi
Last recorded52,004 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 EVL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,004 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 51,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Top mount bush or bearing has close to excessive wear or free play

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box lightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 43,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box lightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,737 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

oil leak (differential shaft seals)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,426 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,245 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washers weak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washers weak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 17,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both side repeater lenses slightly insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

large under trays

nearside rear stop light lightly taped to come on

offside headlight aim on upper limit on zero

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 13,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays

Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,028 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Passion 61 Auto?

Based on 27,463 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
3,301
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Stop lamp not working 641
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 436
Headlamp aim too low 432
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 411
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BC53 EVL is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Passion 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 681 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC53 EVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Passion 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC53 EVL is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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