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BC53 EVB

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

52,640 mi
Last recorded52,640 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 EVB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,640 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 52,590 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted due to high CO reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pourus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 46,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pourus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,050 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 45,050 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,909 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 40,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,208 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 35,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,888 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 32,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 30,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,833 miles

N/S/R Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,194 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 10,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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BC53 EVB is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 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 Pulse 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC53 EVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC53 EVB is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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