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SN53 BSY

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 BSY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,774 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,916 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SN53 BSY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN53 BSY, 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 SN53 BSY registered?

SN53 BSY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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