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AU53 CKG

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,734 mi
Last recorded62,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CKG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,734 miles

Oil leak ()

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen cracked

Oil leak ()

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has slight oil leak

windscreen has a small crack in the lower corner but not effecting drivers view

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,443 miles

f pads wearing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

f pads wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,558 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 46,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,307 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,307 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 26,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,144 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 24,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,111 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 18,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s beam pattern not checked

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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AU53 CKG 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 57.1%.

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 AU53 CKG, 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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AU53 CKG is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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