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GN53 BGU

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,465 mi
Last recorded31,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BGU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,941 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 145/65R15T

Small crack in exhaust manifold

Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,278 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 12,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GN53 BGU is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN53 BGU, 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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GN53 BGU is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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