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MX53 WLF

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WLF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inside. (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,045 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoking from exhaust when revved. (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inside. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 74,030 miles

Front Lower Bumper loose.

Front of under body tray broken and hanging down

Full under body tray fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sill trim loose.

Rear Lower bumper loose.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,011 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,011 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,399 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 58,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,233 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,869 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 35,449 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 WLF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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