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DA03 TXB

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TXB
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,310 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 62,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 54,514 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,654 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2016 42,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault c11b9 implausible signal from steering wheel angle sensor (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,488 miles

under trays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,863 miles

steering creak on lock to lock check

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,794 miles

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 15 Aug 2011 35,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,067 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 21,094 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,815 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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DA03 TXB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 53,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 TXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DA03 TXB registered?

DA03 TXB is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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