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SB54 TGN

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto49,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 TGN
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 128,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s & N/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s & N/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 120,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body & components have some corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,152 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,317 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre valve stem rubber deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 105,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre valve stem rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,320 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 45,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres heavily worn on inner edges & heavily cracked/perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyres heavily worn on inner edges & heavily cracked/perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres cracked/perished on outer shoulders

long travel on foot brake pedal

wear/play in o/s/f shock absorber

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,853 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,978 miles

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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SB54 TGN is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB54 TGN, 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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SB54 TGN is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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