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SN03 OLJ

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 OLJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,909 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 72,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,449 miles

osf trye low on life

rear center brake light middle bulb not working

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,449 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf trye low on life

rear center brake light middle bulb not working

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r ABS ring brocken

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,718 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 25,717 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,647 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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SN03 OLJ is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN03 OLJ, 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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SN03 OLJ is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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