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MV53 HSY

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HSY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,615 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded & pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,033 miles

front discs corroded & pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,254 miles

both front tyres have small cuts to tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,719 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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MV53 HSY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 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 MV53 HSY, 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 22 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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MV53 HSY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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