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2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside handbrake cable swollen / corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside handbrake cable swollen / corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion showing on all brake pipes
Front brake discs rusty on inside
Front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has several small splits on inner sidewall
o/s side repeater slightly discoloured
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion showing on all brake pipes
Front brake discs rusty on inside
Front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has several small splits on inner sidewall
o/s side repeater slightly discoloured
2 x front tyres worn inner edges
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
2 x front tyres worn inner edges
Nearside front brake disc slight corrosion
Slight noise from Nearside front wheel - possible wheel bearing
Washer jet spray quite poor
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside front brake disc slight corrosion
Slight noise from Nearside front wheel - possible wheel bearing
Washer jet spray quite poor
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Handbrake lever loose
Handbrake lever loose
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?
Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.
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SP53 FXC is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 SP53 FXC, 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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What year was SP53 FXC registered?
SP53 FXC is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is SP53 FXC safe to buy?
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