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LX05 BYL

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,340 mi
Last recorded36,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto49,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BYL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Slight play in offside front suspension strut

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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LX05 BYL is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX05 BYL, 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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What year was LX05 BYL registered?

LX05 BYL is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LX05 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 BYL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 BYL have outstanding finance?

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