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BJ54 JBZ

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,191 mi
Last recorded62,191 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto51,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JBZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 62,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 61,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leaking fluid from brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes imbalanced due to fluid leak from ns brake drum (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ANTI ROLL BARS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,138 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,116 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 48,063 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2016 48,063 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 45,543 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 45,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,193 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,425 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 21,425 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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BJ54 JBZ is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,799 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 JBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ54 JBZ is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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