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KX53 TAU

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,576 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,266 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,325 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 29,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,987 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 TAU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TAU, 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 KX53 TAU registered?

KX53 TAU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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