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GN53 RYJ

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 RYJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working bad connection (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 57,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,036 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,613 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,555 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,881 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 40,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,196 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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GN53 RYJ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GN53 RYJ, 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 GN53 RYJ registered?

GN53 RYJ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GN53 RYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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