MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp unit loose
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
undertray fitted obscuring view of some components
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
undertray fitted obscuring view of some components
Oil leak Oil leak from turbocharger ()
Turbocharger waste-gate actuator insecure
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak Oil leak from turbocharger ()
Turbocharger waste-gate actuator insecure
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart City Passion 61 Auto?
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KX53 TVC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TVC, 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 TVC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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