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AY03 LWH

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,102 mi
Last recorded71,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LWH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,102 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,561 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 60,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,191 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,449 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 56,449 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,984 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,398 miles

damage to offside front brake flexi

front discs corroded

front tyre treads cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2012 49,387 miles

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

damage to offside front brake flexi

front discs corroded

front tyre treads cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,350 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Underfloor and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,661 miles

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

Underfloor and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,732 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,201 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

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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AY03 LWH is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 53,196 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 LWH, 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 23 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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AY03 LWH is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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