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HX53 RZJ

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,583 mi
Last recorded86,583 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RZJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,712 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 84,657 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,655 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 64,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,797 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 35,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,853 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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HX53 RZJ 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 85%.

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 HX53 RZJ, 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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HX53 RZJ is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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