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HS04 DWV

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,456 mi
Last recorded34,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 DWV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 34,456 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount tight/judder

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 29,203 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 26,349 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 26,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,120 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,908 miles

headlight patten just within limits

Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,638 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 24,638 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2011 19,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 16,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,008 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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HS04 DWV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HS04 DWV, 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 HS04 DWV registered?

HS04 DWV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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