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KX53 UYV

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 113,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 112,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 112,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 112,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,926 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,077 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016
Fail 19 Jan 2016

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,582 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,761 miles

fuel cap 'o' ring perrishing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel cap 'o' ring perrishing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,575 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,060 miles

Oil leak

front pads getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,026 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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KX53 UYV is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UYV, 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 KX53 UYV registered?

KX53 UYV is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 UYV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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