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GX53 NEO

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,184 mi
Last recorded88,184 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NEO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,034 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 88,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 86,949 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has a scrap could find problem on inspection

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose small crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,688 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 79,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,767 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,619 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,740 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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GX53 NEO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GX53 NEO, 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 GX53 NEO registered?

GX53 NEO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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