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LK54 HXC

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 HXC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,658 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 96,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 94,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 94,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,304 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

washers a little weak

Fail 2 Jul 2021 90,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

washers a little weak

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,766 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,765 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 80,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 80,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 75,302 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 75,302 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 70,306 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 29 May 2015 59,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,178 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 50,412 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split o/s wiper

Fail 24 May 2013 50,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split o/s wiper

Pass 29 May 2012 46,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,601 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,198 miles

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

slight damage n/s rear road wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,855 miles

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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LK54 HXC is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LK54 HXC, 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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LK54 HXC is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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