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OV03 MXY

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MXY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 102,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 63,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 63,350 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 62,580 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 62,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 56,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,840 miles
Fail 12 May 2015

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 51,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 51,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 47,454 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,940 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 37,940 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 37,940 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2010 34,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,577 miles

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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OV03 MXY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 MXY, 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 23 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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OV03 MXY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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