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LJ53 EZE

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 38,409 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,266 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 38,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 38,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 36,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 35,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 33,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,418 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,909 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 30,909 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,996 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,462 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 21,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,058 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 EZE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 EZE, 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 EZE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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