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DE04 WXK

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 WXK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 74,808 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 74,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2025 72,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,225 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 70,225 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 69,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

PLASTIC COVER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,345 miles

engine sound rough

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine sound rough

Pass 10 May 2018 64,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,553 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2016 56,041 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 56,041 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

sill covers.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

sill covers.

Pass 19 May 2012 34,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R O/S/R Tyres perished due too age

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,099 miles

both rear tyres ageing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,390 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,363 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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DE04 WXK is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DE04 WXK, 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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DE04 WXK is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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