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LJ53 DRV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,280 mi
Last recorded77,280 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,280 miles

Offside Rear tyre perish

Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired lower ball nut not fully tight (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads front discs corroded oil leak o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,708 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,564 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 70,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,587 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,344 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 59,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,852 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 DRV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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