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DH51 LEG

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH51 LEG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,949 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,115 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,534 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,089 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,811 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 51,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,746 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,650 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,242 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,635 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall perished

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall perished & starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,633 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,671 miles

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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DH51 LEG is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DH51 LEG, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DH51 LEG registered?

DH51 LEG is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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