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MX04 HWK

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 HWK
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 84,958 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 84,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,912 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 74,800 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,791 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2024 73,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,766 miles

UNDERBODY ALL COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,540 miles

Both sides headlight misted up, condensation in light

Fail 16 Jan 2023 72,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides headlight misted up, condensation in light

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,706 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 71,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Hand brake cable split and starting to rust (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Hand brake cable split and starting to rust (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,028 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Hand brake cable split and starting to rust (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Hand brake cable split and starting to rust (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,990 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,859 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 58,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

n/b both front shock absorbers dust covers split.

Fail 29 May 2014 58,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

n/b both front shock absorbers dust covers split.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,767 miles

front brake discs badly corroded and pads wearing low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,408 miles

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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MX04 HWK is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 MX04 HWK, 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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MX04 HWK is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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