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MV05 LHR

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,311 mi
Last recorded93,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto49,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LHR
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 90,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,670 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,769 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 75,723 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,622 miles

Front brake pads are approximately 75% worn.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,391 miles

front wheel bearings slight

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,128 miles

nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent

offside rear tyre tread and outer side walls cut

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

nearside rear suspension arm slightly bent

offside rear tyre tread and outer side walls cut

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,729 miles

front disc worn and scored

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,960 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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MV05 LHR is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 LHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV05 LHR is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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