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X38 HRD

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 HRD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,469 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

washers jets partly blocked

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush and front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

washers jets partly blocked

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,517 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,517 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,287 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,668 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,902 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,902 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 25 May 2011 42,455 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 36,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,120 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,190 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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X38 HRD is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 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 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X38 HRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X38 HRD registered?

X38 HRD is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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