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YN53 NXL

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,037 mi
Last recorded58,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NXL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,037 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,292 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,297 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,596 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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YN53 NXL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN53 NXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN53 NXL registered?

YN53 NXL is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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