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YJ53 FZE

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 FZE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,831 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 103,822 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,053 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,228 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 86,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,714 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 85,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,491 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 84,473 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 82,286 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs poor

Fail 26 May 2011 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,597 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 66,591 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 53,444 miles

o/s head light aim low to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,145 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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YJ53 FZE 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ53 FZE, 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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YJ53 FZE is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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