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GX53 GNV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GNV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre is perished on inner sidewall.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,501 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre is perished on inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,994 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,596 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,052 miles

osf brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,186 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2008 56,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,497 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 53,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,507 miles

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

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

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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GX53 GNV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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 GX53 GNV, 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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GX53 GNV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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