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YJ05 JYP

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,372 mi
Last recorded57,372 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JYP
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,372 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 57,372 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake pipes corroded

Front end covered in tape

Front shockers corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 54,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper Damaged and Taped

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 51,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,736 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,752 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,577 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front shocker bracket is not flush to hub but secure

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,599 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,383 miles

front discs and pads low

o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak from o/s diff seal

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,788 miles

front discs rusty

most brake pipes slightly corroded

rear shocker bush's split

slight oil leak

very slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,866 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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YJ05 JYP is a 2005 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 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,438 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 YJ05 JYP, 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 21 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ05 JYP is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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