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YC53 OHB

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 OHB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 51,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,840 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,208 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,519 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 31,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump pan oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 24,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump pan oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 19,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 17,848 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,063 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 16,015 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 13,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 9,961 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres spliting on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,289 miles

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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YC53 OHB is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC53 OHB, 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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YC53 OHB is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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