2003 Smart City Pulse 50 Semi-Auto 0.6L Petrol · BU53 ZKV
2003 Smart City Pulse 50 Semi-Auto (0.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 56,050 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART CITY PULSE 50 SEMI-AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU53 ZKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 56,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU53 ZKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart City Pulse 50 Semi-Auto (BU53 ZKV) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
BU53 ZKV Mileage History
- 07/09/202254,923 mi
- 08/09/202254,926 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/202355,174 mi+248 mi
- 08/04/202556,043 mi+869 mi
- 01/08/202656,050 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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