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KS03 GKL

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 GKL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,649 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 99,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 99,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2023 99,486 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,652 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,176 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 60,502 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 60,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,940 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 46,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 24,295 miles

unable to check full condition of brake pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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KS03 GKL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KS03 GKL, 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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KS03 GKL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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