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PA04 MSV

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 MSV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 128,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 116,161 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 116,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,011 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,880 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,574 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,163 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs corroded slightly

o/s/r side wall cut

Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs corroded slightly

o/s/r side wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,103 miles

Oil leak

noise on front wheels when rotated

slight cut on offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,673 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 41,672 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,018 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,018 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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PA04 MSV 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 PA04 MSV, 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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PA04 MSV is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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