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BU53 EZB

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 76,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 75,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,818 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,973 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,465 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,815 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 12,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 EZB is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU53 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

BU53 EZB is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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