MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
full under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering /suspension ??
wiper damage to wind screen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
full under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering /suspension ??
wiper damage to wind screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in steering rack.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
e m l on dash
fuel cap seal cracked
sidewall damaged n/s/f tyre
wipers smeering
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
drivers seat belt twisted
e m l on dash
fuel cap seal cracked
sidewall damaged n/s/f tyre
wipers smeering
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Smart City Passion 61 Auto?
Based on 27,463 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL53 AKF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YL53 AKF, 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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YL53 AKF is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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