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WX53 WVB

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WVB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 56,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 52,585 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,150 miles

All rigid brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 50,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All rigid brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 42,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,360 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 38,338 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure intermitent (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke (3.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brakes not tested

nearside brake binding

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,783 miles

offside rear handbrake slight low effort noted

petrol cap seal splitting/perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 25,782 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear handbrake slight low effort noted

petrol cap seal splitting/perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,833 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 19,833 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,100 miles

front panel insecure and offside headlamp adjusting motor running constantly

Fail 13 Oct 2010 18,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front panel insecure and offside headlamp adjusting motor running constantly

Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,458 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of run flat damage and both front tyres on outer shoulders split

Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,399 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 8,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,106 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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WX53 WVB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 WVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 WVB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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