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LA04 GGJ

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 GGJ
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,508 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 112,508 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 106,008 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play at steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,430 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play at steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,503 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 11,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LA04 GGJ 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 70%.

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 LA04 GGJ, 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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LA04 GGJ is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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