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RX53 JDF

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,141 mi
Last recorded64,141 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 JDF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,141 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,825 miles

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

transmission fluid leak from o/s diff seal

Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

transmission fluid leak from o/s diff seal

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,036 miles

front discs pads are lipped and brake pads are low

strong advise both front tyres are wearin g on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2007 21,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pads are lipped and brake pads are low

strong advise both front tyres are wearin g on inner edge

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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RX53 JDF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX53 JDF, 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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What year was RX53 JDF registered?

RX53 JDF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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