MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection x2
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension components corroded
Front Wipers smearing windscreen
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FRONT SUSPENSION QUITE CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
REAR SUSPENSION QUITE CORRODED
SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING
UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective CAP SEALING RING SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT SUSPENSION QUITE CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR SUSPENSION QUITE CORRODED
SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING
UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR
Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter perished
front and rear suspension quite corroded
underguards fitted to front,centre and rear
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter perished
front and rear suspension quite corroded
underguards fitted to front,centre and rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under guards fitted to front both sides and rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under guards fitted to front both sides and rear
Manufacturers engine and under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Manufacturers engine and under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle underbody covers are covering inspection brake pipes
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle underbody covers are covering inspection brake pipes
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front wipers slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front wipers slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
suspension components generally corroded both front and rear
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
suspension components generally corroded both front and rear
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
fuel cap seal deteriorated
o/s/f tyre valve stem
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
fuel cap seal deteriorated
o/s/f tyre valve stem
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
petrol cap deteriorated
sump corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
petrol cap deteriorated
sump corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
ABS light came on once while driving car(Possible fault)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ABS light came on once while driving car(Possible fault)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate is starting to separate but is ok for the test
rear number plate deformed
How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?
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CN53 LRY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 CN53 LRY, 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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CN53 LRY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 21 January 2004.
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