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GX53 NDG

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NDG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 69,206 miles

Both front rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,494 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,267 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,267 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,827 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

off side front tyre slightly perished

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

off side front tyre slightly perished

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,087 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,352 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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GX53 NDG is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX53 NDG, 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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GX53 NDG is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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