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YX53 EXF

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EXF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2016

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 48,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,408 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,276 miles

nearside front seat notb fitted

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,990 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,039 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 23 Dec 2010 31,039 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,296 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 29,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,055 miles

n/s seat removed

n/s seatbelt lower mounting disconnected

n/s/r roadwheel outer rim slightly buckled

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn and slightly cut

Fail 14 Nov 2007 27,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s seat removed

n/s seatbelt lower mounting disconnected

n/s/r roadwheel outer rim slightly buckled

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn and slightly cut

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 19,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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YX53 EXF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX53 EXF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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