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LJ04 XAG

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,204 mi
Last recorded47,204 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 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

RegistrationLJ04 XAG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 56,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 39,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 34,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,931 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 27,901 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,952 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 22,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,143 miles

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

both front tyres showing cracks to tyre sidewalls

Fail 21 Feb 2013 20,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres showing cracks to tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,221 miles

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

both front tyres showing age cracks

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,538 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 14,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,436 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 9,000 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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LJ04 XAG is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ04 XAG, 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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LJ04 XAG is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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