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BL53 FFO

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

357,769 mi
Last recorded357,769 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FFO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 357,769 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing down

Pass 12 Feb 2020 349,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

brake discs rusty from sitting

head lights have misty patterns

plastic covers underneath everwhere

Fail 31 Jan 2020 349,743 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

brake discs rusty from sitting

head lights have misty patterns

plastic covers underneath everwhere

Pass 9 Oct 2018 347,720 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 347,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 331,461 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2017 331,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2017 331,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 313,371 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps milky (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 295,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 280,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has worn uneven on inside edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre has worn uneven on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 251,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 223,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

offside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 18 Jul 2012 223,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 23 Jul 2011 192,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 147,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement nearside front wheel area

Fail 22 Jul 2009 93,712 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement nearside front wheel area

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,867 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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BL53 FFO is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 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 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 FFO, 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 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 FFO is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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