Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Pulse Bt?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Pulse Bt?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Pulse Bt?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Pulse Bt?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Pulse Bt (2013)

170 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Pulse Bt

CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2013 Pulse Bt. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability In line with UK average

78.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

3,987

typical mileage

2,150–6,403 middle half

12.9%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.64

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Pulse Bt

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Pulse Bt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,150

low mileage

3,987

typical

6,403

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Pulse Bt vehicles fall between 2,150 and 6,403 miles.

2013 Pulse Bt — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2022.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Pulse Bt

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

15.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
8.6%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
7.7%

Steering headbearing has slight free play
7%

Steering headbearing has slight free play
5.6%

Headlamp aim too low
5.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
5.1%

Steering headbearing has excessive free play
4.8%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Pulse Bt:

2014