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HX53 VMK

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VMK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,851 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,211 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,147 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 67,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,348 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Front FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY/CORRODED

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK OIL PAN POROUS ()

Rear REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY/CORRODED

Rear REAR SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2017 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low N/S/F DIP BEAM TO LOW NO CUT OFF (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R INDICATOR SHOWS TO MUCH WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour N/S/F WING INDICATOR LAMP SHOWS TO MUCH WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S/F DIP BEAM IMAGE INCORRECT (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Front FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Front FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY/CORRODED

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK OIL PAN POROUS ()

Rear REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY/CORRODED

Rear REAR SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Sump pan area ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 61,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Sump pan area ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,184 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,051 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,960 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,960 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,402 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,570 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,693 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres perished

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,693 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres perished

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,547 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,804 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre,outer and inner sidewalls damaged due to being run flat.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,366 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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HX53 VMK is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX53 VMK, 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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HX53 VMK is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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