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BW52 BLW

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,928 mi
Last recorded133,928 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 BLW
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 133,928 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to chassis

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 133,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-50-15, inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-50-15, inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to chassis

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front minor body damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,205 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,114 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 102,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

tow bar socket not eired

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,488 miles

PASSENGER SEAT REMOVED

REAR NO PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 29 Nov 2008 49,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,332 miles

screen damage

Fail 28 Nov 2007 41,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen damage

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,968 miles

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

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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BW52 BLW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW52 BLW, 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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BW52 BLW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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