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LJ53 OEM

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,501 mi
Last recorded139,501 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,501 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020
Pass 21 Nov 2018 139,011 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 138,962 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,696 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded

heavy engine knock on take up of drive

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

front coil springs heavily corroded

heavy engine knock on take up of drive

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,049 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

slight play in front droplinks

Fail 11 Oct 2016 128,019 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

slight play in front droplinks

Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,747 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 123,660 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 119,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 104,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 94,573 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 94,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,941 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s no. plate light is slightlyinsecure

some play in o/s/f steering and suspension

Fail 8 Nov 2010 85,941 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s no. plate light is slightlyinsecure

some play in o/s/f steering and suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008
Fail 4 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,340 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)

poor pattern on both dipped beams

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 OEM is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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