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LV05 XBM

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,531 mi
Last recorded69,531 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto46,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XBM
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 69,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 69,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,545 miles

Headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

Fail 13 Nov 2021 61,543 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush split and broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,822 miles

Headlamp lenses require polishing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2020 59,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Too dim (Position lamp density emitted - BRAKE LIGHT DENSITY REQUIRED) (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,300 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,762 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,645 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,324 miles

Both front tyres and o/s/r perished

Fail 24 Nov 2008 19,324 miles

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

Both front tyres and o/s/r perished

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,146 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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LV05 XBM is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV05 XBM, 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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LV05 XBM is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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