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CN53 EKY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EKY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,154 miles

rattling noise from front brake pads

Fail 29 Sep 2016 78,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch damaged and insecure (6.1.C.1)

rattling noise from front brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 66,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,132 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,132 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap has sign of perishing on seal

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake discs worn

Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f shock absober

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,557 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f shock absober

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,782 miles

Exhaust Manifold Cracked

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

One LED in centre brake light n/w

Fail 6 Aug 2008 26,782 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust Manifold Cracked

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

One LED in centre brake light n/w

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,196 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,895 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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CN53 EKY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN53 EKY, 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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CN53 EKY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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