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YF03 BDM

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,632 mi
Last recorded80,632 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BDM
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,637 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,439 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 71,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,357 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracked

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,767 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear abs ring broken

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,091 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,443 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 23,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YF03 BDM is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YF03 BDM, 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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YF03 BDM is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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