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BL03 ULY

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ULY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,078 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,713 miles

plastic under tray insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic under tray insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,058 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,859 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008
Fail 27 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,648 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BL03 ULY is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-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 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 53,196 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 BL03 ULY, 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 23 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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BL03 ULY is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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