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EU53 WJY

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,703 mi
Last recorded73,703 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WJY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 73,703 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play in it

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,167 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,249 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,642 miles

all coil springs appear lowering springs and are heavily corroded

whole underside / all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,069 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 56,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,584 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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EU53 WJY is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 47,286 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 EU53 WJY, 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 23 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU53 WJY is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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