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VX53 RDV

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,890 mi
Last recorded46,890 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RDV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,890 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,800 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,790 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,932 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,116 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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VX53 RDV is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX53 RDV, 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 VX53 RDV registered?

VX53 RDV is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 RDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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