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AU04 GMG

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GMG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 99,381 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 89,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,385 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,078 miles

Nearside rear foot brake reading low

Rear engine mounting bush worn

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,592 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 61,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside steering arm play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,090 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,674 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 48,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,302 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,516 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 38,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AU04 GMG 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 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 GMG, 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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AU04 GMG is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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