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L99 HPS

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,703 mi
Last recorded66,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 HPS
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,547 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 64,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and about to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,201 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 50,059 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,348 miles

Under trays obstructing components.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 38,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Under trays obstructing components.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,197 miles

Front brake pads low.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 30,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake pads low.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 15,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 13,899 miles

wipers poor

Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,037 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 11,745 miles

Front Brake discs corroding

Nearside front and Rear Tyres tread and sidewall perishing

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 11,745 miles

Front Brake discs corroding

Nearside front and Rear Tyres tread and sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 8,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 7,644 miles

n/s/f n/s/r wheel rim dented small cut in tyre safty edge

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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L99 HPS is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L99 HPS, 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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L99 HPS is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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