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2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/front seat belt twisted
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/front seat belt twisted
rear bumper damaged
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/rear tyre perishing
oil leak
rear bumper badly damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 085/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/rear tyre perishing
oil leak
rear bumper badly damaged
rear bumper damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear bumper damaged
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine managment light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wiper blades smearing screen slightly and also loose at fixing
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?
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PL03 DDJ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 53,196 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 PL03 DDJ, 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 23 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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PL03 DDJ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 6 August 2003.
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