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LJ53 DDX

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,533 mi
Last recorded99,533 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DDX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,621 miles

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

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

headlight levelling device may not be working

under trays fitted vpreventing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Feb 2021 96,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

headlight levelling device may not be working

under trays fitted vpreventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,396 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 90,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres 8 years old 145/55x16

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,169 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,167 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 36,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,409 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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LJ53 DDX 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 75%.

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 LJ53 DDX, 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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LJ53 DDX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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