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MX53 KXR

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KXR
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Feb 2021 102,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 96,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front and rear tyres are worn close to the limit.

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,959 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken spring may cause further damage (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,869 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,676 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fuel cap seal split

Fail 18 Feb 2016 72,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fuel cap seal split

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,824 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,872 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,174 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Headlamp aim on minimum level

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front shock absorber dust covers starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Headlamp aim on minimum level

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,851 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,930 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 38,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,342 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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MX53 KXR is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MX53 KXR, 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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MX53 KXR is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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