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BU53 ZFD

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,452 mi
Last recorded66,452 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZFD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145/65R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,001 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring most of the component for inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,001 miles

Front Side repeater not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring most of the component for inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2015 57,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wiper not tested

headlamp aim not tested

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,227 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,119 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Front Wipers Smearing

N/s/f tyre Low (2mm)

O/s/f tyre On Legal limit

Slight Bind o/s/r brake

Slight Play In O/s rack arm

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,119 miles

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

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

front discs corroded.

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f tyre low (2.0mm).

o/s/f tyre on legal limit.

slight bind o/s/r brake.

slight play o/s rack arm.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,086 miles

front discs corroded

metallic rotational niose from both front wheels

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 13 May 2011 45,630 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2011 45,630 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 40,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,541 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,523 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,207 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 ZFD is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU53 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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