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WA53 PHF

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PHF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,926 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,194 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,948 miles

Offside Rear tyre signs of ageing and cracking in treads

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,126 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 67,552 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,057 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sill perishing but ok at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,482 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,406 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

offside rear brake drum slightly warped

slight movement in both front shock glands

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,405 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

offside rear brake drum slightly warped

slight movement in both front shock glands

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,760 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,760 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small split to manfold and turbo clip missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,980 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,451 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 PHF is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WA53 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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