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KV53 NMU

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NMU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,044 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,984 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,431 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,444 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 NMU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KV53 NMU, 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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KV53 NMU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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