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LX53 CKO

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CKO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 73,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,301 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,150 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 52,149 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,015 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,014 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,618 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 26,544 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,835 miles

wipers smeary

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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LX53 CKO is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 CKO, 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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LX53 CKO is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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