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VO03 TGJ

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 TGJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,788 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 22 Mar 2023 61,185 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted to underside of car

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 59,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,908 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,908 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,385 miles

Nearside Front & o/s tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

turbo wastegate not connected

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,186 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,356 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,059 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 42,944 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2013 41,946 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,895 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,895 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,377 miles

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

Oil leak

front n/s & o/s brake discs surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,901 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,595 miles

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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VO03 TGJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO03 TGJ, 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 VO03 TGJ registered?

VO03 TGJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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