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RK53 GPE

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 GPE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,089 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,750 miles

Front discs rusted.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 73,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs rusted.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,190 miles

front disc's corroded

front pads appear low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 58,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn low

electric handbrake fitted

exhaust manifold cracked

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,771 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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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RK53 GPE is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK53 GPE, 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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RK53 GPE is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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