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MX04 JCU

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 JCU
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 80,723 miles

dip lights dim

offside rear wheelarch missing no sharp edges

Pass 30 May 2024 77,946 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 77,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,311 miles

oil leak sump area

Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,302 miles

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

oil leak sump area

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,910 miles

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

fuel cap rubber slight cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,034 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 24,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,036 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 JCU is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MX04 JCU, 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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What year was MX04 JCU registered?

MX04 JCU is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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