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BU53 ZGO

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,337 mi
Last recorded61,337 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZGO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,081 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 57,912 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 57,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 56,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,067 miles

Fuel cap o ring perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 55,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap o ring perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,506 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,779 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 40,687 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,698 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 6,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 4,261 miles

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

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 ZGO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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