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LK53 VMA

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VMA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 102,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,280 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 84,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,720 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 75,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 70,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,892 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2012 67,992 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 67,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 64,041 miles

manifold/turbo cracked and blowing, fuel cap seal perrished and splitting.

Pass 5 May 2010 57,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,042 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,666 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 45,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 38,230 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,176 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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LK53 VMA is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 VMA, 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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LK53 VMA is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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