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MV53 HUA

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

63,116 mi
Last recorded63,116 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HUA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,223 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steer arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 57,005 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,701 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,179 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,560 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,801 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 40,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,464 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,464 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,401 miles

front discs slightly corroded

fuel tank cap seal perished

Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly corroded

fuel tank cap seal perished

Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,040 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

petrol cap seal slightly deterioated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,040 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

petrol cap seal slightly deterioated

Fail 2 Sep 2009 27,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

PIECE OF METAL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD....ADVISE TO CHECK TYRE CONDITION....

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

PIECE OF METAL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD....ADVISE TO CHECK TYRE CONDITION....

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 22,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MV53 HUA is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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 MV53 HUA, 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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MV53 HUA is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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