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BU53 EYR

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,155 mi
Last recorded36,155 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EYR
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,155 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 36,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,737 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 31,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,228 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside & offside front wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,197 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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BU53 EYR is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU53 EYR, 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 BU53 EYR registered?

BU53 EYR is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BU53 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 EYR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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