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NA04 NXH

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,836 mi
Last recorded177,836 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA04 NXH
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 177,836 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,876 miles

Under side undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2023 175,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 174,142 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective broken ()

Coolant leak a number of places ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake discs body and suspension corroded

water pump collapsed

Pass 26 Jan 2022 172,874 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 172,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 156,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,310 miles

O/S rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,851 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 129,841 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 123,089 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2012 11,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,820 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 89,784 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,603 miles

both headlight range controls defective.

nearside front tyre low in tread.

some harshness in nearside front wheel bearing, advise replacing.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 79,603 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlight range controls defective.

nearside front tyre low in tread.

some harshness in nearside front wheel bearing, advise replacing.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,743 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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NA04 NXH is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA04 NXH, 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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NA04 NXH is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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