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GX53 THV

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,092 mi
Last recorded83,092 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 THV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,092 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,089 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 775,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 May 2015 77,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,972 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,917 miles

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

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,667 miles

advise both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,652 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 May 2009 53,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,931 miles

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 THV is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,120 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 THV, 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 22 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 THV is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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