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J6 LDO

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 LDO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,409 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,075 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 53,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Sep 2018 52,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,173 miles

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,077 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,039 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 37,806 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,758 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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J6 LDO is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J6 LDO, 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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J6 LDO is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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