2003 Smart City Pulse 50 Semi-Auto 0.6L Petrol · FJ53 PLO
2003 Smart City Pulse 50 Semi-Auto (0.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 79,123 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SMART CITY PULSE 50 SEMI-AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ53 PLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 79,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ53 PLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart City Pulse 50 Semi-Auto (FJ53 PLO) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FJ53 PLO Mileage History
- 16/05/202266,798 mi
- 29/06/202372,894 mi+6,096 mi
- 30/06/202372,895 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/202479,123 mi+6,228 mi
- 24/06/202479,123 mi
Average of roughly 5,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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