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KX53 UYK

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UYK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,281 miles

Front suspension components are corroded, but still strong

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components and the car chassi are corroded, but still strong

There is some water condensation inside of the headlights

Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,281 miles

Front suspension components are corroded, but still strong

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components and the car chassi are corroded, but still strong

There is some water condensation inside of the headlights

Pass 20 May 2020 79,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 79,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,475 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,710 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 73,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,079 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

O/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 3 Nov 2007 45,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,328 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 31,328 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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KX53 UYK is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 UYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 UYK is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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