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LV05 XBH

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto49,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XBH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 113,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,919 miles

both front coil springs corroded

brake hose to n/s/r brake pipe worn through outer rubber

brake piope from hose to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded

o/s upper sidelamp inoperative

Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front coil springs corroded

brake hose to n/s/r brake pipe worn through outer rubber

brake piope from hose to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded

o/s upper sidelamp inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,882 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 73,321 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,275 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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LV05 XBH is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LV05 XBH, 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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LV05 XBH is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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