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KV53 LBO

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LBO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,647 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,347 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,655 miles

front pads and discs worn

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads and discs limit

offside indicator and repeater pale

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

reverse light not working

service indicator on

Fail 18 Nov 2008 19,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre 3mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,884 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 19,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre 3mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,450 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 14,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,929 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 9,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KV53 LBO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV53 LBO, 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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KV53 LBO is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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