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KX53 SVV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,961 mi
Last recorded42,961 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SVV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,077 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 29,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 27,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 27,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,887 miles

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have splits on inner sidewalls.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 23,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel filler cap rubber starting to crack but still sealing.

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have splits on inner sidewalls.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 20,054 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,644 miles

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have cracks appearing on inner sidewalls.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 18,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have cracks appearing on inner sidewalls.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 16,864 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 14,696 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 12,075 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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KX53 SVV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KX53 SVV, 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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KX53 SVV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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