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EU53 RUA

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,924 mi
Last recorded149,924 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RUA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 149,924 miles

both beam images poor

both front tyres on limits

slight play nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 13 Apr 2018 148,453 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2017 145,655 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 140,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 127,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 111,487 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2012 70,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear numberplate lamp deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2012 70,275 miles

offside rear numberplate lamp deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,920 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,886 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,744 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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EU53 RUA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU53 RUA, 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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EU53 RUA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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