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BX03 PKA

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PKA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,564 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 95,132 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,680 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both shock bushes dteriorated

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2015 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both shock bushes dteriorated

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 78,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,480 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,183 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 26,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,149 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim

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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BX03 PKA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BX03 PKA, 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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BX03 PKA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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