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FJ53 PMX

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,354 mi
Last recorded114,354 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PMX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,628 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 108,625 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,901 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,893 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,649 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,448 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 21,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FJ53 PMX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ53 PMX, 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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FJ53 PMX is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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