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SV53 CHJ

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

22,437 mi
Last recorded22,437 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

underside of vehicle rusty

undertrays fitted

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 22,437 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

underside of vehicle rusty

undertrays fitted

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine (oil sender)

rear subframe getting rusty

surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

various suspension components getting rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2016 22,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine (oil sender)

rear subframe getting rusty

surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

various suspension components getting rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs surfaces corroded

underside getting rusty in places

Fail 27 Jan 2015 21,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs surfaces corroded

underside getting rusty in places

Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,488 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 20,488 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal getting perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2013 19,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal getting perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,974 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine check lamp on

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine check lamp on

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,677 miles

engine sump rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2010 16,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine sump rusty

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,247 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 14,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,531 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 10,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,639 miles

both front brake discs surfaces getting rusty but ok at time of test

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 CHJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CHJ, 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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SV53 CHJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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