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BU53 EXB

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,571 mi
Last recorded55,571 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EXB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 55,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,743 miles

emmisions to lean to register

rear subframe corroded and rear underside

slight exhaust blow

under plastics fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,797 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS PERISHING/CRACKED.175/55/15.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split on end.

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split on end.

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZES.FRONT;145/65/15.FAIL; REAR;175 /55/15.ADVISE.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,823 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking oil.

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres perishing.

Tyre size for adv..145/65/15

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,823 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking oil.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres perishing.

Tyre size for adv..145/65/15

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,777 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,329 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,378 miles

outer sill panels and floor sections coverd with plastic panels, unable to carry out full inspection,

Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,572 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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BU53 EXB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU53 EXB, 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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BU53 EXB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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