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BU04 JFJ

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,373 mi
Last recorded51,373 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 JFJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,373 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 51,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,093 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 51,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking of tyre between treads (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,295 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 41,295 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,575 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 40,575 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,649 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,684 miles

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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BU04 JFJ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BU04 JFJ, 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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BU04 JFJ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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