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LG05 MDZ

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,266 mi
Last recorded54,266 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto49,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 MDZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 54,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,251 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 41,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around drive shaft in differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knuckle at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 37,633 miles

front brake discs poor condition on inside edge

nearside front tyre worn off on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,017 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts in tyre tread & also cuts in tyre inner side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in tyre tread

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,990 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 26,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,627 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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LG05 MDZ is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,488 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 LG05 MDZ, 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 21 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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LG05 MDZ is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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