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HY03 FSS

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,560 mi
Last recorded79,560 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FSS
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine688cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,560 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,863 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 58,114 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 58,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,142 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 2 May 2015 47,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,901 miles

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 14 Mar 2012 10,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,824 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,406 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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HY03 FSS is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 688cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY03 FSS, 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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What year was HY03 FSS registered?

HY03 FSS is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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