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YK53 EXB

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto47,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EXB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,828 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,828 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,682 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,226 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,992 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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YK53 EXB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK53 EXB, 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 YK53 EXB registered?

YK53 EXB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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