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KR53 WCY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WCY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,155 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 59,155 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 41,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,939 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,245 miles

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

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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KR53 WCY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR53 WCY, 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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KR53 WCY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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