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WX05 VCL

2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto49,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VCL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,515 miles

Central part of lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 119,506 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central part of lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,564 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 111,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 107,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,147 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,315 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,862 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,889 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,493 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,082 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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WX05 VCL is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX05 VCL, 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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WX05 VCL is a 2005 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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