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BU53 ZKY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZKY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,313 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 103,313 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 98,009 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,604 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 84,793 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes above under trays

front discs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2016 81,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,563 miles

under trays fitted

brake pipes above under trays

front discs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,132 miles

advise of large cracks around the edge, of the offside and nearside front tyres.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise of large cracks around the edge, of the offside and nearside front tyres.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 52,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,880 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 ZKY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZKY, 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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BU53 ZKY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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