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2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items
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))
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.
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.
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear wiper deteriorated
Slight play in offside front lower ball joint
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
Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Fuel cap seal split
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
Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Front brake discs corroding
Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
Fuel cap seal perishing
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?
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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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