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LJ53 EZG

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,336 miles

washers jets weak

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,490 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 53,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,328 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 35,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,669 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,077 miles

both front tyres start to crack

Fail 12 Jul 2010 20,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,180 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,415 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 11,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,154 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 EZG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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