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VX54 EEF

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,314 mi
Last recorded38,314 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 EEF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,314 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking ,BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking,BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 31,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking ,BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking,BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,285 miles

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

front brake pad wear

front no plate

Fail 1 Dec 2015 28,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pad wear

front no plate

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,168 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,229 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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VX54 EEF is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 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 Pulse 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 49,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX54 EEF, 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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VX54 EEF is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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