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KX53 TMZ

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,845 mi
Last recorded8,845 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TMZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,845 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

front shock absorber reducing damping effect

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,874 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 57,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,367 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 52,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 26 May 2010 46,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,822 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 211,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,019 miles

Nearside 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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KX53 TMZ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KX53 TMZ, 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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KX53 TMZ is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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