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EK03 JHV

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,001 mi
Last recorded65,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JHV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,001 miles

both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear under 3mm 175/55/15

Offside Rear tyre worn close to 2mm

front brake pads appear well worn and discs corroded

front engine mount worn

Fail 15 Dec 2023 65,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear under 3mm 175/55/15

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to 2mm

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads appear well worn and discs corroded

front engine mount worn

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 60,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,241 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 84,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 86,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,589 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2009 25,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,069 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 21,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,991 miles

rear no plate degraded close to limit n/s/rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,990 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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EK03 JHV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK03 JHV, 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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EK03 JHV is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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