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BW03 ZDX

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,664 mi
Last recorded79,664 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 ZDX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,664 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,203 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,206 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,005 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 22,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 12,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BW03 ZDX is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW03 ZDX, 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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BW03 ZDX is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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