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BX04 VLD

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,896 mi
Last recorded65,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VLD
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,896 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,519 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 65,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,359 miles

N/S/F tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,301 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2011 56,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,037 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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BX04 VLD is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX04 VLD, 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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BX04 VLD is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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