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RG03 AGU

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 AGU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 95,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 87,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle damaged but able to open

front brake discs rusty and worn

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside rear tyre worn to limits

offside rear road wheel buckled

play in both front suspension top mounts

stonechips front screen and scratched

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle damaged but able to open

front brake discs rusty and worn

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside rear tyre worn to limits

offside rear road wheel buckled

play in both front suspension top mounts

stonechips front screen and scratched

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

minor stonechips and scratch to front screen

offside rear road wheel buckled

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

minor stonechips and scratch to front screen

offside rear road wheel buckled

Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside door handle damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight binding to rear brakes

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,714 miles

offside door handle damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight binding to rear brakes

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,264 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,870 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,501 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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RG03 AGU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RG03 AGU, 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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RG03 AGU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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