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YX53 CVV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CVV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,554 miles

General corrosion under the body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 62,130 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,404 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both front hubs and arms are corroded

outtre and inner sills not totaly checked due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both front hubs and arms are corroded

outtre and inner sills not totaly checked due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,976 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 579,776 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side front head lamp has an ingres of water (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer near side front tyre is cracking on side walls

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced off side front head lamp has an ingres of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer off side front tyre is cracking on side walls

Offside Rear off side rear tyre is cracking on side walls

both front suspention struts and arms are corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 579,776 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side front head lamp has an ingres of water (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer near side front tyre is cracking on side walls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced off side front head lamp has an ingres of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer off side front tyre is cracking on side walls

Offside Rear off side rear tyre is cracking on side walls

both front suspention struts and arms are corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front suspention hubs and struts are corroded

both front tyres are cracking on side walls

off side rear tyre is cracking on side wall

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 57,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front suspention hubs and struts are corroded

both front tyres are cracking on side walls

off side rear tyre is cracking on side wall

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nail in near side front tyer

rear suspention is corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nail in near side front tyer

rear suspention is corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,954 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,952 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 19,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,442 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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YX53 CVV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YX53 CVV, 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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YX53 CVV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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