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LX53 DDY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,743 miles

large split in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,874 miles

Front coil springs are not a matched pair; offside corroding

Unable to view all testable areas due to panelling etc.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,414 miles

unable to inspect some underside due panneling

Fail 11 Sep 2010 59,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

modified suspension springs fitted slightly corroded

unable to inspect some underside due panneling

Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear coil springs coil bound

rear No plate

sump corroded & leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,933 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,053 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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,095 miles

slightly corroded front disc's

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 DDY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DDY, 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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What year was LX53 DDY registered?

LX53 DDY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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