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VX53 BTZ

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,892 mi
Last recorded65,892 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,892 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,084 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 42,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,530 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BTZ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX53 BTZ, 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 BTZ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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