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BL04 MYV

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 MYV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 70,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front possible bearing noise

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroding

various covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2024 69,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front possible bearing noise

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroding

various covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,386 miles

full undertray fitted

rear tyres soft

Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,505 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 46,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,724 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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BL04 MYV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL04 MYV, 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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BL04 MYV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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