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VX53 ZRT

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,550 mi
Last recorded60,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZRT
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 60,550 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 60,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 58,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,023 miles

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

Nearside Front really bad burning smell

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 51,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,560 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake flexis cracked slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,779 miles

Both Front Tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Splash Shields fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,578 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,314 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside as splash shield is fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,277 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside as splash shield is fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,958 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside as splash shield fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,296 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 ZRT is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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