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HX53 RYU

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,098 mi
Last recorded53,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RYU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,899 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,900 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,248 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre 3mm on edges

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear numberplate fading

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,658 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm on edges

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear numberplate fading

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,718 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 4,206 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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HX53 RYU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX53 RYU, 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 HX53 RYU registered?

HX53 RYU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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