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YN53 YBB

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Drivers seat belt frayed & twisted

Fail 15 Jan 2020

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Drivers seat belt frayed & twisted

Pass 28 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

steering rack noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

steering rack noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2018

corrosion to o/s outer sill

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,035 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 138,035 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 127,824 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,586 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge will need replacing soon

Fail 16 Sep 2013 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,407 miles

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 4 Oct 2011 79,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 17,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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YN53 YBB is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YN53 YBB, 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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YN53 YBB is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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