MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
front coil springs heavily corroded
heavy engine knock on take up of drive
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
Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted
slight play in front droplinks
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
Offside Front tyre has a nail in inner edge
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
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s no. plate light is slightlyinsecure
some play in o/s/f steering and suspension
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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