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LG05 MHY

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto46,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 MHY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 68,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,620 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 64,620 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 58,990 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine oil switch ()

Fail 17 May 2018 58,990 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine oil switch ()

Pass 25 May 2017 52,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,527 miles

nail in the nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2016 44,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nail in the nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 15 Feb 2014 33,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 20,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,938 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 16,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,902 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,613 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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LG05 MHY is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,438 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 LG05 MHY, 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 21 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 LG05 MHY registered?

LG05 MHY is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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