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MC53 HZB

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,681 mi
Last recorded48,681 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HZB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,591 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,633 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 21,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,656 miles

exhaust manifold has small crack

Fail 19 Sep 2007 11,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust manifold has small crack

Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,403 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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MC53 HZB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black 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 MC53 HZB, 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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What year was MC53 HZB registered?

MC53 HZB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MC53 HZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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