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VX53 BNV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BNV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,212 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,106 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 6,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,382 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,102 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 20,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,012 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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VX53 BNV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX53 BNV, 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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VX53 BNV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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