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FJ53 PMU

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,453 mi
Last recorded55,453 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PMU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,877 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,418 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,035 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,933 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

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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FJ53 PMU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ53 PMU, 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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What year was FJ53 PMU registered?

FJ53 PMU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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