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BX54 ZZT

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,295 mi
Last recorded66,295 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto46,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 ZZT
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 66,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,442 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,027 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre perished & cracking

nearside front tyre valve perished

vehicle has a fair amount of smoke output on emissions test

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,292 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,739 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside in places

nearside head-light aim high

nearside rear indicator white

Fail 12 Jan 2015 45,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,714 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 44,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,676 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 34,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,149 miles

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,352 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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BX54 ZZT is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,438 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 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 ZZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 ZZT is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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