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KX53 TKF

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,339 mi
Last recorded58,339 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 58,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 58,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 58,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured passenger footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 54,028 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 54,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,506 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 44,892 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

undertray loose at rear

Fail 19 Feb 2014 39,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,082 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 30,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,884 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

petrol cap seal cracking with age

Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres cracking with age

petrol cap seal cracking with age

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,448 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 25,448 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 21,918 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 21,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,640 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 15,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TKF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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