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K40 CUS

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,213 mi
Last recorded127,213 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 CUS
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,480 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 115,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 110,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper lower securing bolt spacer missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

center stop lamp not working

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

rear under tray insecure offside

Fail 2 Oct 2019 110,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake caliper lower securing bolt spacer missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

center stop lamp not working

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

rear under tray insecure offside

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,465 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 94,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,752 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,630 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,623 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,769 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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K40 CUS is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K40 CUS, 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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K40 CUS is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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