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MX53 WLH

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,903 mi
Last recorded39,903 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WLH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,073 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,073 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,868 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

splits in n/s/r tyre outer sidwall

Fail 24 Oct 2013 25,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

splits in n/s/r tyre outer sidwall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,215 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2012 24,215 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,347 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished on edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,506 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 22,506 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,429 miles

tyres started to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

undershield not allowing full inspection

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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MX53 WLH is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-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 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 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 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 MX53 WLH, 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 22 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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MX53 WLH is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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