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AY04 DFV

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,049 mi
Last recorded73,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DFV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,153 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,002 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,272 miles

near side front tyre light perishing

near side rear tyre light cuts to inner side wall

off side front tyre light perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre light perishing

near side rear tyre light cuts to inner side wall

off side front tyre light perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,169 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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AY04 DFV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY04 DFV registered?

AY04 DFV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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