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KV53 NRL

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,178 mi
Last recorded50,178 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,938 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,200 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear position lamp (lens) cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,168 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 23,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,040 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,818 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 12,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NRL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NRL, 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 KV53 NRL registered?

KV53 NRL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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