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GN53 BHW

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BHW
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

all of front suspension starting to rust

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

unable to inspect all brakes due to wheel caps fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,982 miles

Front & rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,977 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front & rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,764 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 46,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,958 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 41,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,408 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,899 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,606 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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GN53 BHW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN53 BHW is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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