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LJ53 DKN

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,738 mi
Last recorded28,738 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DKN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 28,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 28,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,971 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 24,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,758 miles

nearside + offside front tyres perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2014 17,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside + offside front tyres perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

Pass 15 May 2013 13,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 11,707 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 11,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 10,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 10,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 9,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,901 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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 DKN is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black 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 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 LJ53 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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