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DX53 VHG

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VHG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal travel low (1.2.1 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal travel low (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 69,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,047 miles

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,031 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,230 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,806 miles

front and rear wipers performance deteriated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,780 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 4,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag light illuminated

front tyres wearing very badly on inside edge

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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DX53 VHG is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DX53 VHG, 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 DX53 VHG registered?

DX53 VHG is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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