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RK53 KPE

2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto48,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 KPE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

n/side rear shock weak in operation

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,864 miles

Slight play in bottom ball joints

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,864 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,066 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r road wheel damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,850 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 71,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,659 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 63,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,400 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,703 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 29,703 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,008 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 14,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FOOT & HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Pass 8 Nov 2006 749 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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RK53 KPE is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,120 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK53 KPE, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Passion 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK53 KPE is a 2004 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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