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KV54 UXA

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,073 mi
Last recorded63,073 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 UXA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 63,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,529 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 58,529 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,323 miles

anti skid light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

anti skid light on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,638 miles

front tyres near limit

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres near limit

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,459 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,618 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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KV54 UXA is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV54 UXA, 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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KV54 UXA is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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