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YC54 BXG

2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto49,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BXG
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 137,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 135,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door catch sticking

Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,982 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 96,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight niose to both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight niose to both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,838 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 61,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YC54 BXG is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC54 BXG, 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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What year was YC54 BXG registered?

YC54 BXG is a 2004 Smart City Pulse 61 Auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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