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AJ04 PYP

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,301 mi
Last recorded108,301 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 PYP
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,044 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,043 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,494 miles

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 10 May 2016 92,416 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 92,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,610 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 87,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 87,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 82,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,152 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,152 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,344 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,413 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,162 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,716 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 38,716 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm on inner edge

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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AJ04 PYP is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 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 Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 PYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AJ04 PYP is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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