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MV54 EPN

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 EPN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,874 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 50,857 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 48,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,009 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 46,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 42,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,299 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks on tyre wall

Fail 13 Aug 2014 36,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has cracks on tyre wall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,202 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,458 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2011 29,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,170 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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MV54 EPN is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV54 EPN, 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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MV54 EPN is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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