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WA53 UEL

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UEL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,061 miles

Damage to front number plate

General corrosion to rear subframe and axle beam

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Small chips on windscreen

Some movement to front suspension arm bushes

Temporary mask applied to n/s/f headlamp (Kick up to wrong side)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,181 miles

corrosion to front suspension and lower arms

corrosion to rear subfame

plastic trays and covers fitted to underside

some wear to front brake disc

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,179 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Brake pedal pad worn

Front number plate damaged

General corrosion to suspension and components

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated and bodies corroded

Slight play in o/s/f hub or suspension

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,243 miles

C/o erratic

Corrosion to rear shock absorber tubes

N/s/f spring corroding

Petrol cap seal deteriorating

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to rear axle beam and subframe

Some deterioration to both front hoses

Some wear and corrosion

Some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,243 miles

C/o erratic

Corrosion to rear shock absorber tubes

N/s/f spring corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Petrol cap seal deteriorating

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to rear axle beam and subframe

Some deterioration to both front hoses

Some wear and corrosion

Some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,151 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 63,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,657 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,165 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2007 33,165 miles

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

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

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

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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WA53 UEL is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA53 UEL, 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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What year was WA53 UEL registered?

WA53 UEL is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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