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LF03 DYB

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DYB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,490 miles

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

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

emissions on high limit

Fail 13 Feb 2016 96,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat belt twisted.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,782 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,181 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust manafold cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

scraches across screen

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,430 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust manafold cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

scraches across screen

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake disc scored

offside wiper blade poor

windscreen has a combination of light scratches in zones a and b only just passed the test

Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake disc scored

offside wiper blade poor

windscreen has a combination of light scratches in zones a and b only just passed the test

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,291 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,004 miles

Rear no.plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear no.plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,413 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fuel cap seal perished & starting to split

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

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)

Rear no.plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,953 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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LF03 DYB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF03 DYB, 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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LF03 DYB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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