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AY53 BZV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BZV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 29,421 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,408 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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AY53 BZV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 BZV, 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 AY53 BZV registered?

AY53 BZV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is AY53 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 BZV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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