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YF04 XWM

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 XWM
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,101 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,084 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 41,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

centre brake light 3/5 working

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,290 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder and age cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 19,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YF04 XWM is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF04 XWM, 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 YF04 XWM registered?

YF04 XWM is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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