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PO53 JZC

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,561 mi
Last recorded94,561 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JZC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm also bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 94,561 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm also bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

slight damage to front bumper, no sharp edges

Fail 14 Nov 2016 81,203 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

slight damage to front bumper, no sharp edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,020 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,182 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,661 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor and splitting at ends

Fail 5 Dec 2013 72,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor and splitting at ends

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,213 miles

both seat belts twisted

damage to o/s/f

exhaust bracket broken

oil light flashing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,151 miles

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

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

both seat belts twisted

damage to o/s/f

exhaust bracket broken

oil light flashing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,062 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,557 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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PO53 JZC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO53 JZC, 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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PO53 JZC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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