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RK53 KPU

2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,595 mi
Last recorded72,595 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto49,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 KPU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Passion 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,517 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 70,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,365 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall.

plastic under floor covers fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic under floor cover fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension legs lower stub axle sections very rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,399 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 KPU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK53 KPU, 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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What year was RK53 KPU registered?

RK53 KPU is a 2003 Smart City Passion 61 Auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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