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WX53 WVK

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 134,069 miles

engine mount defective

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 128,228 miles

fuel cap sealing washer a little cracked.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap sealing washer a little cracked.

Pass 2 May 2014 126,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 125,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 125,007 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 121,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,323 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 118,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,363 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,395 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Underbody covers fitted.

Underbonnet covers fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 107,297 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Underbody covers fitted.

Underbonnet covers fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 57,245 miles

exhaust manifold has a crack in

your vehicle has passed the brake test, but the nearside rear brake did not lock up

Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,061 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 WVK is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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