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YX53 EXC

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 82,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get perished

Offside Front tyre getting perished

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

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,093 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,093 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,217 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,202 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,417 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 66,284 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,760 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,316 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,932 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTY CRACKING

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,156 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 36,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,470 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 34,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,678 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 EXC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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