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PA03 FHE

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FHE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,651 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,651 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,810 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,807 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,070 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 38,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,509 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 35,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 30,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 26,837 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,536 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,602 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 21,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,137 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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PA03 FHE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PA03 FHE, 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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What year was PA03 FHE registered?

PA03 FHE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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