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HF53 NCN

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NCN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 79,553 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 79,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,162 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,121 miles

Engine oil is on the minimum. Advised to top up.

Front compartment has covers not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside front seat belt slightly tangled but still effective.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil is on the minimum. Advised to top up.

Front compartment has covers not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside front seat belt slightly tangled but still effective.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 50,088 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 50,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,306 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front shock absorber corroded

service light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,306 miles

nearside front shock absorber corroded

service light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 355,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,120 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 24,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,843 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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HF53 NCN is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF53 NCN, 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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HF53 NCN is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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