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LJ53 VGE

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,736 mi
Last recorded82,736 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,968 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 81,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,604 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under car cover fitted front to back

Pass 19 May 2009 58,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,738 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,720 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VGE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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