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DX53 VGZ

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VGZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel cylinder join, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,369 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing not facing outwards as no bumper present (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing not facing outwards as no bumper present (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bumper likely to become detached Missing exposing front end of vehicle and sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel cylinder join, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded where it joins wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,727 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 27 Nov 2018 46,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,096 miles

Front tyres wearing thin

Nearside Rear rear tyres wearing thin/suspect puncture

Rear sub frame and shock casings heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing thin

Nearside Rear rear tyres wearing thin/suspect puncture

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear sub frame and shock casings heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,730 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,540 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,837 miles

undertrays trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,954 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,597 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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DX53 VGZ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 47,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 VGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX53 VGZ registered?

DX53 VGZ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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