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LX53 HZY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 68,174 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 68,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose mounting on drivers seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 59,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 4 May 2016 53,767 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 53,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated (cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,866 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 45,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,297 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,395 miles

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 HZY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX53 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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