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KE53 AJV

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,415 mi
Last recorded106,415 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AJV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,460 miles

under floor guard is missing

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,460 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under floor guard is missing

Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,457 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 75,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,549 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KE53 AJV is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE53 AJV, 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 KE53 AJV registered?

KE53 AJV is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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