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MLZ 1516

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1516
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,601 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 86,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust sytsem corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,930 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake ballance

srs system warning lt on fail mot

Pass 5 May 2011 68,999 miles

Air Bag light on

Fail 4 May 2011 68,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Air Bag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread & n/s/f tyre cut inner wall (145/65/15)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread & n/s/f tyre cut inner wall (145/65/15)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,737 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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MLZ 1516 is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLZ 1516, 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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MLZ 1516 is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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