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KV04 YKC

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YKC
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 58,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,402 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 56,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 52,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,209 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

wiper (ends) deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,754 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,850 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 22 Mar 2010 26,850 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,840 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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KV04 YKC is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KV04 YKC, 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 KV04 YKC registered?

KV04 YKC is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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