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MP53 VNL

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,075 mi
Last recorded53,075 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 VNL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,075 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 53,073 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 51,576 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,242 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 49,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,569 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,561 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,119 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,097 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,097 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,733 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,240 miles

rear tyres inner sides walls cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,340 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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MP53 VNL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MP53 VNL, 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 MP53 VNL registered?

MP53 VNL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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