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FJ04 TBY

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 TBY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 74,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,707 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,713 miles

under covers fitted

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

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,419 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

undertray covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,419 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

undertray covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,528 miles

Exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre balding on edge

rust on front brake disc's

slight oil

Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,528 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre balding on edge

rust on front brake disc's

slight oil

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,685 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,620 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 49,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,785 miles

under body coverd by plastic trim

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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FJ04 TBY 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ04 TBY, 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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FJ04 TBY is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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