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LA04 LZP

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,255 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 84,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,039 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,039 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,915 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,529 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,528 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,551 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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LA04 LZP is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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