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BV54 WTD

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WTD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 112,969 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,598 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,311 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 36,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,409 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,464 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 26,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,085 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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BV54 WTD is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV54 WTD, 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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BV54 WTD is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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