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DG53 GWY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,049 mi
Last recorded95,049 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GWY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,546 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,546 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 79,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment light on

Pass 5 May 2011 60,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,610 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,756 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished slightly on sidewalls

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2007 32,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,220 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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DG53 GWY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG53 GWY, 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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DG53 GWY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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