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BE55 OLD

2006 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,194 mi
Last recorded47,194 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 OLD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 43,940 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,492 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 39,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,901 miles

both head lamp images deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2018 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both head lamp images deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,353 miles

headlamp beam images deteriating

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

fuel cap sealing ring perrishing

Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,868 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 29,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing nosiey

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,502 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 20,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,410 miles

Pdas Low front.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 18,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pdas Low front.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 9,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BE55 OLD is a 2006 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BE55 OLD, 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 20 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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BE55 OLD is a 2006 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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