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KE53 AHY

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AHY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,021 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking giving incorrect readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads half worn

Fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

Oil leak

Play in off side front top suspention mount, near excess

Slight play in front anti roll bar links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 95,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads half worn

Fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

Oil leak

Play in off side front top suspention mount, near excess

Slight play in front anti roll bar links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,606 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,901 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 63,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,834 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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KE53 AHY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE53 AHY, 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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KE53 AHY is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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