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LV54 WVH

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 WVH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,639 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,937 miles

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

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heater blowing cold/front spot lights not working/offside electric window switch broken

windscreen loose

Fail 3 Jul 2010 35,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,832 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 15,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LV54 WVH is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV54 WVH, 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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LV54 WVH is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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