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RX53 VZG

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,695 mi
Last recorded92,695 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,864 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,864 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm + nail in tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of an oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2019 78,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm + nail in tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,383 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear tyres inner side wall has cracks but not showing ply or cords

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,747 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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RX53 VZG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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