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BU04 HYL

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HYL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,089 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,094 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 42,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 42,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013
Pass 18 May 2012 20,618 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 20,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 12,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 9,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 5,857 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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BU04 HYL is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU04 HYL, 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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BU04 HYL is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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