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BU04 HZM

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 70,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 70,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 68,912 miles

sump corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 68,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2015 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2014 59,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,445 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2011 51,918 miles

chip windscreen

offside indicator bulbs pale

Fail 19 May 2011 51,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chip windscreen

front pads and discs worn to limit

offside indicator bulbs pale

Pass 24 May 2010 44,982 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Pass 13 May 2009 37,412 miles

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Fail 12 May 2009 37,379 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Pass 12 May 2008 30,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,742 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 HZM is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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