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GX53 OSP

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OSP
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 88,984 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 88,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,637 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 86,637 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,764 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to nearside front brake disc

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight wear on edges of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,071 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,584 miles

Both O/S tyres worn thin on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Split in N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,576 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 31,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,063 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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GX53 OSP is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver 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 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 OSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 OSP is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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