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LJ53 DLK

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DLK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 56,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,748 miles

front pads getting low, slight scoring on front discs

fuel cap seal deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating,legible at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front pads getting low, slight scoring on front discs

fuel cap seal deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating,legible at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,695 miles

all 4 tyres on 2mm

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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LJ53 DLK is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ53 DLK, 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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LJ53 DLK is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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