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KR04 HXU

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,491 mi
Last recorded37,491 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 HXU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 37,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 42,373 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 29,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,528 miles

both rear tyres flat

nail in nrearside rear tyre

vehicle has moled in side

Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

both rear tyres flat

nail in nrearside rear tyre

vehicle has moled in side

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,771 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Auto?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 33
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KR04 HXU is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Auto fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR04 HXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR04 HXU registered?

KR04 HXU is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is KR04 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 HXU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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