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BU53 ZFZ

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,305 mi
Last recorded75,305 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZFZ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,305 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,305 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,743 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lights (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,337 miles

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

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

Plastic covers on underside and front of car prevent proper inspection of brake pipes and body work

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,271 miles

Offside front tyre : inner wall has a deep, worn groove, damage

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,846 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 37,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,598 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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BU53 ZFZ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU53 ZFZ, 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 BU53 ZFZ registered?

BU53 ZFZ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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