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AE53 WRR

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,193 mi
Last recorded74,193 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WRR
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2020 74,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays obscuring steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mount has slight play at upper attachment

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 64,282 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mount has slight play at upper attachment

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,387 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r driveshaft output seal slight leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r driveshaft output seal slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,490 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 34,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,577 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,767 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,806 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 6,671 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 5,785 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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AE53 WRR is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE53 WRR, 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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AE53 WRR is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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