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2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,130 mi
Last recorded64,130 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour os and ns (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

car has been stood and os tyres starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012
Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,606 miles

hazard switch behind phone holder

rear reg plate perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hazard switch behind phone holder

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,678 miles

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

hazard switchbehind phone holder

rear reg plate perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2006 25,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,481 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 RVC 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 64.3%.

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 EU53 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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