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BU53 ZHF

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,697 mi
Last recorded68,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZHF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,697 miles

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 20 Jan 2010 68,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,449 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 62,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 51,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,078 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 ZHF is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU53 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

BU53 ZHF is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BU53 ZHF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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