MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
outer sill and underbody covers fitted
washers jets partly blocked
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush and front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill and underbody covers fitted
washers jets partly blocked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre 3mm
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?
Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X38 HRD is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 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 X38 HRD, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X38 HRD is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 7 July 2004.
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