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FX53 FXE

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,013 mi
Last recorded55,013 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FXE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both head lamps slightly deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Rear' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Due to coil spring breakage (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall to tread cracking

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

Offside Front Macpherson upper bearing fairly notchy

Offside Front Tyre side wall to tread severely cracking.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Maybe due to broken coil spring (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle from wheel cylinder to near side junction (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Due to coil spring breakage (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall to tread cracking

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

Offside Front Macpherson upper bearing fairly notchy

Offside Front Tyre side wall to tread severely cracking.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,019 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,037 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,515 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to plastic shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,678 miles

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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FX53 FXE is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX53 FXE, 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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What year was FX53 FXE registered?

FX53 FXE is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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