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MX53 KUY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Other 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KUY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 125,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,912 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 113,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,961 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,527 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,500 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 54,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,425 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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MX53 KUY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX53 KUY, 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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MX53 KUY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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