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NK53 FAM

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,396 mi
Last recorded71,396 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FAM
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel sealing washer slightly deteriorated

vehical has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehcal has areas of corrssion

Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehcal has areas of corrssion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap sealing ring perished

small crack on exhaust manifold

Fail 12 Oct 2010 55,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

small crack on exhaust manifold

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,136 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,745 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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NK53 FAM is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK53 FAM, 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 NK53 FAM registered?

NK53 FAM is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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