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KV53 SXY

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 SXY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,541 miles

Emissions (hydro carbon) regulations only just met

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 95,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions (hydro carbon) regulations only just met

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,331 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,320 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,320 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 81,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 76,036 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 39,086 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 32,712 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,904 miles

front discs corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,064 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,498 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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KV53 SXY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 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 SXY, 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 22 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 SXY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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