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BX04 VSY

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,887 mi
Last recorded70,887 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VSY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 49,316 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,889 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,622 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall is cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall is cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 21,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 15,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BX04 VSY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BX04 VSY, 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 BX04 VSY registered?

BX04 VSY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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