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EK03 LCA

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 81,762 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower bolt (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,789 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,789 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps insecure (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 9,236 miles

Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,365 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,141 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

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

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

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

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,166 miles

Oil leak

front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,124 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,124 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,748 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

full underbody shields fitted

rear no plate in poor condition

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,262 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,854 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 LCA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK03 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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