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HX53 YMT

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YMT
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 109,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 108,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,569 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 63,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,693 miles

Deterioration to rear shock absorber bushes

Plastic trays liners and covers preventing full examination

Slight play in n/s/f hub area

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Underside dirty, close to testable limits

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,873 miles

Corrosion to front coil springs

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Some freeplay to both rear antiroll bar link joints

Underside dirty, close to testable limits

Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,873 miles

Corrosion to front coil springs

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Some freeplay to both rear antiroll bar link joints

Underside dirty, close to testable limits

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,135 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,622 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light inoperative

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination

Some deterioration to both bottom ball joint dust covers

Some deterioration to rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,124 miles

Both number plates delaminating and deteriorating

Dee cuts to n/s/r inner tyre wall

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,716 miles

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

eye level brake lamp centre light n/w

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,336 miles

Front tyres wearing and perishing

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Rear tyres wearing and perishing

Some movement in front suspension arm bushes

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,195 miles

small stone chips front screen

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,565 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 YMT is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMT, 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 YMT is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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