MOT Status
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96,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake flex hoses starting to crack
engine oil leaks
rear wiper blade split
Front Engine mount deteriorated
Front Windscreen washers need attention
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side sills under floor covered, unable to inspect some items
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)
rear bumper missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear bumper missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel cap sealing washer perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?
Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM04 TUU is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FM04 TUU, 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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FM04 TUU is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 16 June 2004.
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