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DK13 EXL

2013 Pulse Bt

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,063 mi
Last recorded10,063 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2013 Pulse Bt3,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 EXL
MakePulse
ModelBt
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 10,063 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 9,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 8,752 miles

poor beam pattern on dip beam

rear brake performance just pulls legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2018 7,669 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 5,959 miles

poor beam pattern on dip beam

How Reliable is the Pulse Bt?

Based on 2,606 MOT tests across 898 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
626
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
898
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 31
Direction indicators not working 21
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DK13 EXL is a 2013 Pulse Bt in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Pulse Bt models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 3,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pulse Bt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK13 EXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pulse Bt typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Pulse Bt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK13 EXL?

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What year was DK13 EXL registered?

DK13 EXL is a 2013 Pulse Bt, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is DK13 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 EXL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK13 EXL have outstanding finance?

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