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BL53 FDN

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FDN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 41,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,762 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 31,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,914 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers fitted obscuringsome components in the ewngine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some undertray components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 8,278 miles

advise front tow brackets as dangerous projections

Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 498 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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BL53 FDN is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BL53 FDN, 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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BL53 FDN is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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