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KV53 NPF

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,094 mi
Last recorded128,094 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NPF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 128,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 123,199 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 123,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

travel present on foot brake, advise further inspection, possible brake fluid change required

Pass 9 May 2015 114,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2014 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 95,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,315 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,302 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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KV53 NPF is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NPF, 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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KV53 NPF is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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