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AU53 JXL

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,156 mi
Last recorded42,156 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JXL
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 39,671 miles

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,648 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

shields fitted all underneith of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,648 miles

shields fitted all underneith of vehicle

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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AU53 JXL is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU53 JXL, 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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What year was AU53 JXL registered?

AU53 JXL is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is AU53 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 JXL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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