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YL53 AKF

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AKF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,507 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,879 miles

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.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,879 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,219 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,093 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 44,092 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,610 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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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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