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WA53 PGY

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PGY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front reg plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,729 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,358 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,358 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,446 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

led in eye level stop lamp mot working

rear number plate deteriorated

steel road wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

led in eye level stop lamp mot working

rear number plate deteriorated

steel road wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front brake discs

crack on front number plate

steel road wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2012 50,087 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2012 50,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

corrosion on front brake discs

front number plate deteriorated

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 27 May 2011 47,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to front brake disc,s

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 27 May 2011 47,900 miles

front number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to front brake disc,s

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,489 miles

airbag light on

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,265 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 25,206 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,313 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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WA53 PGY is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WA53 PGY, 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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WA53 PGY is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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