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WK53 CSF

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,314 mi
Last recorded81,314 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 CSF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,308 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 14,759 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,200 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 7,746 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 7,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006

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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WK53 CSF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WK53 CSF, 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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WK53 CSF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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