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BU53 ZJO

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,764 mi
Last recorded62,764 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZJO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,764 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,764 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 62,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 62,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,629 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 51,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,253 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,173 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,544 miles

Oil leak

slight damage osf roadwheel inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 48,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight damage osf roadwheel inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,420 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,399 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,274 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 34,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,703 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 28,532 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

handbrake leaver damaged

off side door stiff to open

off side rear tyre iner side wall splitting

slight play in off side of steering rack

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 ZJO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZJO, 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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What year was BU53 ZJO registered?

BU53 ZJO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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