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GN53 BKA

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,064 mi
Last recorded83,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BKA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 81,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,437 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/6515t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,513 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,096 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW AND HAS SPLITS TO INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,925 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW AND HAS SPLITS TO INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,157 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,157 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,046 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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GN53 BKA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN53 BKA, 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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GN53 BKA is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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