MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear bumper insecure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SV53 CHJ registered?
SV53 CHJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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