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PL03 DDY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,055 mi
Last recorded158,055 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 DDY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 158,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,608 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 148,932 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,590 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 130,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,318 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,776 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,427 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,935 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)

front brake pads 50% worn

Fail 23 Oct 2007 29,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,812 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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PL03 DDY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PL03 DDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 DDY registered?

PL03 DDY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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