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KV53 NSJ

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,137 mi
Last recorded55,137 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 53,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,892 miles

All brake pipes coved with fresh underseal, unable to access properly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 37,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

All brake pipes coved with fresh underseal, unable to access properly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 36,101 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 33,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2011 33,879 miles

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,651 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,773 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 NSJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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