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WX53 WVZ

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WVZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,177 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox/manifold (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/f tyre pressure low

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,048 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers, plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 88,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers, plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,241 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,921 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,940 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,940 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,843 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 45,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,161 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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WX53 WVZ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX53 WVZ, 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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WX53 WVZ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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