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GN53 BKJ

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,649 mi
Last recorded50,649 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 50,649 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 50,297 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 50,297 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,781 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 49,781 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 47,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,896 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,896 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,070 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,389 miles

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

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

tailgate struts weak

Fail 25 Mar 2017 25,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tailgate struts weak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,185 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,599 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,632 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,408 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 9,408 miles

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

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 BKJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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