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NX53 CBU

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CBU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion [slight leak]

Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,622 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 82,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,546 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 145/65/15 ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 145/65/15

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 145/65/15

Fail 20 Jun 2018 75,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 145/65/15 ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 145/65/15

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 145/65/15

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,450 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,758 miles

corrosion on inner edge of both front brake discs

Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,712 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on inner edge of both front brake discs

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2012 54,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,500 miles

Both rear tyres ply has got slight cracks

Front wipers bit smeary

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,997 miles

rear no, plate is untidy

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,544 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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NX53 CBU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX53 CBU, 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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NX53 CBU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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