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AY03 LVH

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,269 mi
Last recorded94,269 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LVH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tail lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 85,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 85,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 79,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,762 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls

damage too nearside rear tread area (small cut)

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler cap 'o' ring perrished close to excess

Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls

damage too nearside rear tread area (small cut)

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler cap 'o' ring perrished close to excess

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,718 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 54,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 54,040 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,236 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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AY03 LVH is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY03 LVH, 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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AY03 LVH is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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