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LY53 TSX

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,047 mi
Last recorded160,047 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TSX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 156,692 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fuel cap sealing device badly perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fuel cap sealing device badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 150,662 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 150,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 150,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,927 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 142,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,634 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,687 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 67,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 52,424 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 12 May 2012 52,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,782 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,782 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,201 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 32,201 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,337 miles

Slight surface corrosion on front disc,s

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,133 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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LY53 TSX is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 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 Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 TSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY53 TSX is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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