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BX04 VPC

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,280 mi
Last recorded56,280 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VPC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,480 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,739 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,415 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 43,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 40,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,149 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 22,103 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring as cracking

Fail 16 May 2013 22,103 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing ring as cracking

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,772 miles

Minor cracking on both front tyre outer walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 14,772 miles

Minor cracking on both front tyre outer walls

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 11,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 10,651 miles

plastic covers fitted under front + rear

Pass 14 May 2008 10,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 7,259 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 VPC is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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