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BV04 YAY

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YAY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 74,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,512 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front washers are poor possibly blocked filter

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres are staring to deteriorate ( cracking in tread )

vehicle has a full under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres are staring to deteriorate ( cracking in tread )

vehicle has a full under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,504 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine sump holed and corroded

underside has plastic covers fitted

Offside Front shock dust cover detatched

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,185 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,673 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,767 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,053 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,053 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,540 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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BV04 YAY is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV04 YAY, 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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BV04 YAY is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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