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LJ56 ALU

2006 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 ALU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,275 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low and discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 61,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,864 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 33,847 miles

Near side rear tyre wall showing cracks.

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,847 miles

Near side rear tyre wall showing cracks.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LJ56 ALU is a 2006 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ56 ALU, 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 20 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 LJ56 ALU registered?

LJ56 ALU is a 2006 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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