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WA03 CNE

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,711 mi
Last recorded30,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 CNE
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 30,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 25,126 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 23,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,838 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 21,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 20,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 17,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 15,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 12,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 12,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 11,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 392 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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WA03 CNE is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WA03 CNE, 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 WA03 CNE registered?

WA03 CNE is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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