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MX03 XHH

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,499 mi
Last recorded51,499 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XHH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,499 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 51,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,967 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 50,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,124 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,516 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 44,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,555 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 39,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,938 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body bolts protruding out of front bumper,

front tyres 145/ 65/15 rear tyres 175/55/15

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,262 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,570 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,268 miles

front towing eye's fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,972 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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MX03 XHH is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX03 XHH, 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 23 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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MX03 XHH is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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