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KR53 WFY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WFY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 82,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 81,841 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2018 81,841 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,623 miles

Oil leak ()

mileage not showing

Fail 17 Nov 2016

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

Oil leak ()

mileage not showing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,850 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,848 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,713 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,587 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 64,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,769 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 58,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 51,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,445 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,953 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,953 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,608 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 24,606 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 WFY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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