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FJ53 POU

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,722 mi
Last recorded133,722 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 POU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 133,722 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 133,381 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 128,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 121,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,507 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 114,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 56,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 56,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,466 miles

rear no plate loose

Fail 12 Sep 2009 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate loose

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,696 miles

front pads appear worn

rear wiper torn

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirts fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,881 miles

front pads appear worn

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f mirror trim panel loose

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f mirror trim panel loose

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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FJ53 POU is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ53 POU, 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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FJ53 POU is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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