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OY53 TWK

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TWK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 127,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 127,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,540 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2022 124,526 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,292 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 104,418 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 86,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,061 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,357 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,753 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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OY53 TWK is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OY53 TWK, 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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OY53 TWK is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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