2003 Smart City Passion 50 Auto 0.6L Petrol · LJ53 DFC
2003 Smart City Passion 50 Auto (0.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 85,254 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART CITY PASSION 50 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 DFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2025
- 85,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart City Passion 50 Auto (LJ53 DFC) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LJ53 DFC Mileage History
- 02/01/202378,562 mi
- 30/01/202481,072 mi+2,510 mi
- 02/02/202481,072 mi
- 30/01/202585,254 mi+4,182 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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