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KV04 WMJ

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,703 mi
Last recorded96,703 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 WMJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,703 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,090 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,366 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2013 71,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly split and smeary

knocking noise from engine bay

rear bumper slightly damaged

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,376 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,745 miles

poor running on emissions test struggled to meet limits

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 48,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,840 miles

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

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

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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KV04 WMJ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV04 WMJ, 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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KV04 WMJ is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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