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NK53 HGA

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HGA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 143,912 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 88,200 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,172 miles

EMWL illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,046 miles

CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,151 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,142 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NK53 HGA is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NK53 HGA, 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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NK53 HGA is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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