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CN53 LRY

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

80,241 mi
Last recorded80,241 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LRY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,292 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,095 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 68,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,855 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter perished

front and rear suspension quite corroded

underguards fitted to front,centre and rear

Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,286 miles

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

under guards fitted to front both sides and rear

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,466 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 61,466 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,087 miles

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

vehicle underbody covers are covering inspection brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,558 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,737 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,962 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

suspension components generally corroded both front and rear

Fail 29 Jan 2013 48,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,103 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,550 miles

ABS light came on once while driving car(Possible fault)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 31,550 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,047 miles

rear number plate is starting to separate but is ok for the test

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,924 miles

rear number plate deformed

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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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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