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SF53 JJE

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,782 mi
Last recorded40,782 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 JJE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 40,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 40,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,366 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 39,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. mounting damage (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 37,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,445 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension & steering components front & rear have surface corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,358 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 33,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,732 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2016 26,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,344 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,995 miles

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,311 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 19,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,004 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 12,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,520 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 12,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,244 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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SF53 JJE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SF53 JJE, 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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SF53 JJE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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