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KV53 NKX

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NKX
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,002 miles

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

tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,807 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,745 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 14,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 9,276 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,835 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 7,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KV53 NKX is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV53 NKX, 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 KV53 NKX registered?

KV53 NKX is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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