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KX53 TNU

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,206 mi
Last recorded63,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,206 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 63,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 61,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,573 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 56,568 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split next to tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,780 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 50,776 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2021 49,739 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 49,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,058 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 47,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,780 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 44,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre torn

rear strut bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,102 miles

o/s/f tyre, outer sidewall splits

Pass 2 Apr 2010 16,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,799 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,768 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 TNU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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