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PO53 JXP

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,602 mi
Last recorded71,602 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JXP
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,065 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Some corrosion to front brake disc faces

Some play in o/s/f inner suspension arm bush

Surface corrosion to rear subframe, suspension components and sump pan

Uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split open (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Some corrosion to front brake disc faces

Some play in o/s/f inner suspension arm bush

Surface corrosion to rear subframe, suspension components and sump pan

Uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,420 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Corrosion to sump pan

Front brake discs worn to service limits

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Corrosion to sump pan

Front brake discs worn to service limits

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,838 miles

Light corrosion to brake discs

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Light corrosion to brake discs

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,330 miles

Advanced corrosion to o/s/f coil spring

Both front tyres worn and carcasses deteriorated

Corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Small crack in exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,674 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 19,674 miles

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)

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,113 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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PO53 JXP is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO53 JXP, 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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PO53 JXP is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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