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BL53 FFY

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,825 mi
Last recorded123,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FFY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine mounts weakened

sill covers fitted. O/s/r may be corrosion, but not visible able to inspect.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 119,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 118,243 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 118,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,640 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 113,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 106,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,102 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,943 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 87,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,127 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,018 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,173 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,826 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,018 miles

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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BL53 FFY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL53 FFY, 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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BL53 FFY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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