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BU53 VAX

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VAX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,218 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,564 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,733 miles

C.L.C 4 C.R.R

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,288 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,303 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 19,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,089 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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BU53 VAX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,414 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 BU53 VAX, 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 23 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 VAX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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