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AO04 VPP

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,574 mi
Last recorded34,574 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VPP
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 27,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads low

Offside front seat belt twisted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,691 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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AO04 VPP is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 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 AO04 VPP, 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 22 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 AO04 VPP registered?

AO04 VPP is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AO04 VPP safe to buy?

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