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AU53 CKV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,176 mi
Last recorded69,176 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CKV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,176 miles

Bonding starting to let go on n/s/f lower wishbone bushes

Plastic undertray covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonding starting to let go on n/s/f lower wishbone bushes

Plastic undertray covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,447 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,656 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,905 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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AU53 CKV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CKV, 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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What year was AU53 CKV registered?

AU53 CKV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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