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KV53 NLX

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,700 mi
Last recorded42,700 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NLX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,944 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,869 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,745 miles

both front tyres badly cracking on outer shoulders

osf wing repeater going white

slight play in nsf top strut mount

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,194 miles

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,946 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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KV53 NLX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KV53 NLX, 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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What year was KV53 NLX registered?

KV53 NLX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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