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L33 TNW

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,032 mi
Last recorded94,032 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 TNW
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,654 miles

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,629 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,300 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 87,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,880 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,761 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

spacing on number plates in correct

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,701 miles

spacing on number plates in correct

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,458 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn 50%

Fail 15 Oct 2009 65,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn 50%

Pass 16 May 2008 57,009 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,004 miles

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

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

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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L33 TNW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L33 TNW, 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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What year was L33 TNW registered?

L33 TNW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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