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RY03 MRX

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 MRX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 78,841 miles

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

plastic under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

rear bumper loose

Fail 5 May 2017 78,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested due to engine running excessively rich (7.3.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management warning lamp on

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

plastic under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

rear bumper loose

Pass 6 May 2016 73,853 miles

Front and rear suspension components and rear sub-frame corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2016 73,805 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension components and rear sub-frame corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 72,244 miles

Front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

Front suspension components starting to corrode

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside front tyre badly split on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

Rear chassis, sub-frame and suspension arm starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 72,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

Front suspension components starting to corrode

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside front tyre badly split on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

Rear chassis, sub-frame and suspension arm starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,680 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,180 miles

front discs slightly corroded.

plastic sill and under floor covers are fitted.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs slightly corroded.

plastic sill and under floor covers are fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,400 miles

front brake discs uneven wear inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RY03 MRX is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY03 MRX, 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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RY03 MRX is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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