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LJ53 DPF

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,546 mi
Last recorded42,546 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,231 miles

all steering and suspension joint boots detirorted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all steering and suspension joint boots detirorted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,921 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 31,160 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,160 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 28,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 28,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,432 miles

air bag light on

offside headlight slightly low

wipers smear slightly

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 DPF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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