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N20 SPG

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,082 mi
Last recorded38,082 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 SPG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 38,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat fore/aft movement stiff

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2024 37,390 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f seat fore/aft movement stiff

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2023 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 36,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 36,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,409 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 35,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,959 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,660 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine,side sill,under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 34,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine,side sill,under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,343 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine,side sill,under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 34,343 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine,side sill,under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,058 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front stub axles corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,613 miles

Engine check light illuminated

Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

coil spring corroded O/S/F,N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/R. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,125 miles

Both front stub axles are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 32,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Both front stub axles are corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight corrosion o/s and n/s lower sills.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 31,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight corrosion o/s and n/s lower sills.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,632 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,170 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 22,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,348 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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N20 SPG 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 71.4%.

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 N20 SPG, 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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N20 SPG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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