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MX53 WKM

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,672 mi
Last recorded120,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WKM
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 120,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 116,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 116,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,000 miles

front washers poorly adjusted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s.f and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 111,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner / front bush surround (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper arm pivots seizing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s.f and o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,304 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,055 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Worn on edges (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 19 Jan 2017 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Head light looks like its been hit/pushed in at the bottom (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Worn on edges (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,299 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre perished

Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,299 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,983 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,776 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing washer perrishing but provides a seal

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,776 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer perrishing but provides a seal

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,036 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 41,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WKM is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WKM, 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 WKM is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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