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LF53 EHB

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,228 mi
Last recorded60,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 EHB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 60,228 miles

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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside front brake hose perished

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 9 Sep 2017 57,485 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 57,485 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 53,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front seat belts twisted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,571 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,892 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 15,892 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,817 miles

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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LF53 EHB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF53 EHB, 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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LF53 EHB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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