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LX53 GWU

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GWU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,625 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,810 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,213 miles

NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASE SPLIT AND RUSTING THROUGH, OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASE SPLIT AND RUSTING THROUGH, OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,384 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS WORN , NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,044 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 97,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,716 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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LX53 GWU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 GWU, 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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LX53 GWU is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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