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UK03 MAL

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK03 MAL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,645 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 52,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,402 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 52,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing O ring broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,017 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,336 miles

slight damp from o/s/r brake cylinder

Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,331 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight damp from o/s/r brake cylinder

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,144 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring not in good condition

o/s/r tyre has larg splits on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2012 28,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring not in good condition

o/s/r tyre has larg splits on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade faulty

unable to properly see brake fluid level or servo or master cylinder due to position

unable to see fuel system or brake pipes due to plastic under shield

Fail 9 Aug 2011 25,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade faulty

unable to properly see brake fluid level or servo or master cylinder due to position

unable to see fuel system or brake pipes due to plastic under shield

Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal perishing

outer sills and most off under side off vehicle covered with plastic trims

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,349 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

outer sills and most off under side off vehicle covered with plastic trims

Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has small splits in

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,379 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has small splits in

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,927 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 19,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,662 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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UK03 MAL is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UK03 MAL, 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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UK03 MAL is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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