MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
some corrosion to front brake discs
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
How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?
Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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