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KR53 WEF

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,036 mi
Last recorded83,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 83,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,157 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 72,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,162 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 540,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,400 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,336 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Dec 2011 46,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,395 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,600 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,773 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,027 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 30,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,436 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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KR53 WEF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KR53 WEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR53 WEF registered?

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

Is KR53 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 WEF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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