MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish
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
Headlamp lenses require polishing
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
slight oil leak
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))
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)
Both front tyres and o/s/r perished
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
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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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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What year was LV05 XBM registered?
LV05 XBM is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 23 May 2005.
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