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WU53 EKL

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EKL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 66,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 66,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 65,365 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 65,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 62,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 61,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,615 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,285 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,441 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,714 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

obstruction from rear view mirror

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,379 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 33,375 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,876 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,550 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 21,549 miles

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

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

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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WU53 EKL is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU53 EKL, 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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WU53 EKL is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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