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SH53 XXX

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 XXX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,000 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,882 miles

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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SH53 XXX is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH53 XXX, 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 SH53 XXX registered?

SH53 XXX is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 XXX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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