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SV53 CHG

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,606 mi
Last recorded27,606 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CHG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 27,606 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 27,606 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,526 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 21,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter leaking???

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,368 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 17,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,010 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 13,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV53 CHG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 SV53 CHG, 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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What year was SV53 CHG registered?

SV53 CHG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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