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RX53 JFN

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 JFN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 91,707 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,526 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,863 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly misshaped

o/s/r wheel slightly misshaped

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,937 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,801 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)

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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RX53 JFN 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 83.3%.

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 RX53 JFN, 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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RX53 JFN is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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