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KV53 NRO

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,552 mi
Last recorded51,552 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 50,874 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 50,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 49,691 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 49,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,038 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 47,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 45,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,181 miles

off side rear tyre has cracks on inside

steering rack for movement

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,051 miles

steering rack for movement

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,981 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,146 miles

slight damage to osr suspention arm

Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,474 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 NRO is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

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

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