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CN04 DYJ

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,209 mi
Last recorded123,209 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 DYJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 123,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2021 123,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 113,722 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,478 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,898 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 102,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,935 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 101,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,599 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 8,223 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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CN04 DYJ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red 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 CN04 DYJ, 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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CN04 DYJ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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